Posted 5 days ago
Staff Physiotherapist
@ Island Health
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Staff Physiotherapist to assess, treat, educate and evaluate care plans for individual patients, and to teach other health disciplines and the public about physiotherapy care. The role reports to the Lead Physiotherapist and requires current BC licensure as a physiotherapist.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat, educate and evaluate care plans for individual patients
- Educate other health disciplines and the public on physiotherapy patient care
- Contribute to quality and safety improvement across the role
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from a recognized university physiotherapy program
- Current licensure as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Effective, courteous communication
- Sound professional judgment and initiative within the health care team
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Physiotherapy |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Lead Physiotherapist, the staff Physiotherapist assesses, treats, educates and evaluates a care plan for individual patients. The physiotherapist also educates other health disciplines and the public in the various aspects of physiotherapy patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
Skills And Abilities
- The ability to communicate effectively, and in a positive courteous manner;
- show sound professional judgement and initiative as an active member of the health care team;
- show a willingness to learn and apply new concepts in the academic and clinical fields of health care knowledge;
- the ability to work harmoniously with patients and staff.
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