The Fort St. John Child Development Centre invites you to consider joining our family-centered, inter-disciplinary team of professionals. We are currently seeking a fulltime (37.5 hours/week) Physiotherapist with a passion for children.
The incumbent is responsible for providing physiotherapy services for the clients of the Centre, and to assess, develop and implement individual and group physiotherapy treatment programs. Working with a multi-disciplinary , the Physiotherapist coordinates physiotherapy services with other services, such as Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Family Services, Special Services, Autism Programming, Supported Childcare, and other service providers as appropriate. The Physiotherapist will maintain and foster a collegial and professional relationship with staff of the Centre, with organizations, and individuals associated with the CDC. This position may be responsible to supervise up to 2 Rehabilitation Assistants.
We offer a wide array of services including early intervention services, Aboriginal infant development, infant development, supported childcare, respite and skills program, autism program, early year’s centre, and a fully integrated preschool and daycare. With over 1250 children accessing the CDC each year. it is a thriving, energetic and rewarding environment in which to practice and grow.
Our facility is second to none boasting a hydrotherapy pool, Snoezelen room, gymnasium, and multiple therapy spaces. You will find opportunities for flexibility and creativity within your position all the while feeling fully supported by our dynamic and welcoming team. Vacation time is a minimum of four weeks plus holiday closures and benefits begin after 3 months. Frontline staffs are members of HSA - Health Sciences Association of BC. In addition to your wages and benefits provided under your HSA contract, we also offer the following: moving expenses paid, ongoing professional development and an annual equipment budget.
The Fort St. John Child Development Centre is a hub for family services including Infant Development, Early Intervention with Speech, Physio, and Occupational Therapy, Supported Childcare, Respite and Skills, Early Learning Centre, Integrated Preschool and Daycare and Family Support Services. We have an with an experienced, inter-disciplinary team of professionals and our facility is second to none boasting a hydrotherapy pool, Snoezelen room, gymnasium and multiple therapy spaces. There are opportunities for flexibility and creativity within positions all the while feeling fully supported by our dynamic and welcoming team. Vacation time is a minimum of four weeks plus holiday closures and benefits begin after 3 months. Frontline staffs are members of HSA - Health Sciences Association of BC. Fort St. John, known as the “Energetic City,” is located in the beautiful Peace River Area along the historic Alaska Highway. We have great outdoor activities, community events, cultural venues, and recreational facilities. Shopping and dining is a wonderful mix of locally owned and chain retail stores. Come and see what a thriving northern city has to offer!