Interior Health·Kelowna, British Columbia
Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy services within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Perform assessment and develop treatment plans.
Implement physiotherapy treatment and program development.
Provide consultation and education to clients and/or caregivers to support functional independence.
Prescribe equipment as needed.
Contribute to departmental and professional goals through quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and educational activities.
Provide guidance and direction to the rehabilitation assistant working within the team
We are hiring a relief, part-time (0.63 FTE) Physiotherapist at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). This position is expected to run until November 2026, or the return of the incumbent. Days of work: Thursdays, Fridays, alternating Wednesdays. There is also a requirement to work one out of every four weekends. Shift times: 07:30 to 15:30
We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work–life balance, and long-term stability. Locations that qualify for B.C. Student Loan Forgiveness Program and/or Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.
This position is primarily assigned to KGH 3E (vascular and plastic surgery), plus additional acute care units on the weekends or as needed. A Physiotherapist functions both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, delivering comprehensive physiotherapy services. These include assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program development, consultation, equipment prescription, and education for clients and/or their caregivers to support functional independence and optimize health outcomes. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Physiotherapist contributes to departmental and professional goals by participating in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and educational activities. They also provide guidance and direction to the rehabilitation assistant working within the team. About us: We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region. About this location: Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation! Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Connect with us at careers@interiorhealth.ca Qualfications Full licensure as a Physical Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Valid B.C. Driver’s license required.
Market context
Acute surgical physiotherapy roles in British Columbia typically require full Physical Therapist licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC), and competition may reflect the need for hospital-based clinical readiness and a valid B.C. driver’s licence. Before applying, confirm licensure and travel requirements; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits highlight wellness, growth, stability, work–life balance, and eligible loan-forgiveness locations, saving research time.