Physiotherapist | Acute and Long-Term Care

Position Summary 

We have a permanent, full time opening available with Cariboo Memorial Hospital. We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package, recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary, and generous vacation entitlement.

Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 28 inpatient care beds community hospital offering ER, ICU, OR, med-surg, and obstetrical units. Residential beds are embedded within med-surg unit on second floor of hospital. Adjacent to CMH is Deni House, long term care facility, with 13 private and five 3-bed rooms. Nine beds are designate short-stay. This Physiotherapist position provide therapy services to both CMH and Deni House.

CMN and Deni House serve the City of Williams Lake and outlying rural areas. A broad scope of patients are seen; there is a little bit of everything including pediatrics. Team members work closely together to meet the patients’ needs.

We will help you grow by providing an orientation customized to meet your needs, and immediate support and access from excellent colleagues and the Physiotherapy Professional Practice Leader. During your Physiotherapist career working in the rural, community acute care setting you will grow in abilities as you get exposed to every diagnosis. We do the full scope and you’ll get to experience everything. Library Services to support patient care, education and research are available. Educational opportunities, such as iLearns, in-house services, project assignments, etc.

This position is suitable for a new grad or a seasoned therapist. We are seeking a Physiotherapist who works well within the team but also able to work independently with good people and communication skills. Ability to coach and educate clients. Willing to learn new skills.

If you value being in a smaller Interior of BC City with ample recreational opportunities and you think this position sounds like a fit to you, we welcome receiving your application!

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).

We welcome applicants with Interim registration or upcoming Masters of Physical Therapy new grads to apply!

Job ID# 1724668