Posted 9 days ago
Respiratory Therapist | Community
@ Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a permanent full-time Community Respiratory Therapist in Kamloops, working Tuesday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00. The role delivers respiratory care across the hospital and community, including respiratory health promotion, patient assessment and rehabilitation, staff education, and equipment use. The posting lists competitive pay, employer-paid benefits, relocation assistance and possible recruitment incentives of up to $15,000.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat and educate patients with respiratory dysfunction
- Deliver community and hospital respiratory therapy programs
- Promote respiratory health in the community
- Teach respiratory care procedures to health professionals and students
- Use respiratory equipment and special procedures
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program
- Successful completion of the HPTC credentialing exam
- Eligible for CSRT and BCSRT membership
- Two years' recent experience in pulmonary rehabilitation or home respiratory care
- Valid BC driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | HPTC Credentialing Exam |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Respiratory Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Employee discount |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,372 |
| View page |
We are hiring for a permanent full-time Community Respiratory Therapist in Kamloops.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!
Days of Work: Tuesday to Friday
Shift times/Hours of work: 07:00 to 17:00
What we offer:
We are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay with recognition of previous experience
• Employer-paid benefits, including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Education and career development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Canada and B.C. student loan forgiveness for eligible professions and locations
• Employee and family assistance program, plus exclusive employee discounts
About the role:
The Community Respiratory Therapist works within the hospital and community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs related to Community Respiratory Therapy:
• The promotion of respiratory health
• The assessment, education, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunction
• Communicating and demonstrating community and hospital based respiratory care procedures to other health care professionals and students
• The use of respiratory equipment or special procedures
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:
Located in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, Kamloops offers an exceptional balance of career opportunity, outdoor recreation, and community living. With a sunny climate, stunning natural surroundings, and easy access to hiking, biking, skiing, and fishing, it’s an ideal destination for active lifestyles. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, vibrant arts and culture, excellent amenities, and a high quality of life in one of BC’s most desirable regions.
Qualfications
Graduation from a recognized program in Respiratory Therapy
Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) Credentialing Exam.
Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).
Two years’ recent experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma education, respiratory home care, home ventilation, home oxygen, and sleep disordered breathing screening, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current valid BC driver’s license.
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