Section Head Physiotherapy Services - Penticton, Canada - Interior Health Authority

Interior Health Authority

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Penticton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) has an immediate permanent full time Section Head Physiotherapy opening.

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation
Strong benefit package
Relocation Allowance
Defined Pension Plan
Mentorship and practice support
Time is best spent in the service of clients
Employer paid training/education opportunities
Career laddering opportunities
Work/Life balance

This position role includes 50 per cent clinical caseload and 50 per cent non-clinical Section Head Physiotherapy duties. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, the physiotherapist responsibilities with a clinical caseload makes a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. The Section Head Physiotherapist plays a crucial part in the day-to-day operation of Acute Surgical and Critical Care Physiotherapy Services. This position contributes to the development and monitoring of policies and procedures for Acute Surgical and Critical Care Physiotherapy Services; providing budgetary input to the Manager and/or Professional Practice Leader; and monitoring operating expenditures while demonstrating fiscal accountability as is relates to services. Days of work are Mondays through Fridays; shifts times 07:30 to 15:30 hours.

PRH is in the Okanagan health service area and responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to patients throughout its service area.

PRH offers services including 24 hour emergency and trauma services, acute services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic/paramedical services.

About this location | Flanked by tree trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and Okanagan and Skaha Lake, Penticton is one of the larger cities in the BC interior. Its lush surroundings and ideal climate, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, combine to create a paradise. Indulge in wineries, golf courses, and famous sandy beaches in the summer and skiing and snowshoeing when the snow falls. Penticton is an innovative and adventurous waterfront city offering all the amenities of a larger urban centre while preserving its small-town charm and warmth. With an array of fine dining, shops, recreational facilities and local vendors and agriculturalists at its weekly farmer's market, Penticton has it all. Come experience this incredible lifestyle for yourself

Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).
Four (4) years' recent related clinical practice experience including a minimum of two (2) years' Supervisory or Management experience in the assigned Allied Health field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Current valid BC Driver's License