Position Summary
East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH), located in Cranbrook, B.C., has an immediate relief, full time Physiotherapist opening. This position is to provide coverage until September 2024, or the return of incumbent.
Effective April 2024 hourly rates of pay $42.56 to $52.95. Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary.
What we offer:
? Financial moving support
? Strong employee benefit package
? Defined Pension Plan
? Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
? $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave
? Development resources for leadership skills leading to future roles
? Diversity and inclusion ~ bring your whole self to work
? Focus on safety and employee wellness
? Time is best spent in the service of clients
EKRH responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to patients throughout its service area. Services include physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, level 3 laboratory, acute and obstetrical care.
A Physiotherapist's scope of practice may include Acute Inpatients (medical and surgical floors), Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Orthopaedics and/or Outpatient Neurological. Patient types will range from pediatrics to geriatrics, complex frail, medical and surgical. Services operate seven days per week. Most Physiotherapy and Rehab Assistant positions rotate, which allows exposure to different areas of practice.
About this location | Located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Cranbrook is the business capital of the East Kootenays and the largest city in the Rocky Mountain Region. Nestled on a gentle plain with scenic mountain vistas in the distance, it is considered by many to be an ideal location to raise a family or retire. Boasting more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in the province, its residents enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including golf, hiking and skiing. For those who enjoy more urban pursuits, there are shops, boutiques and cafés, as well as an arts centre and heritage attractions. Cranbrook's economy is driven primarily by mining, forestry, transportation and tourism.
Qualfications
? Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).
? Valid Driver's license where required.