Job Description

Position Summary
New graduates...A Physiotherapy career with Interior Health is full of opportunities to grow and advance!
New graduate Physiotherapists (PTs) are employed in diverse practice environments and have opportunity to work across the health care continuum, including hospital-based medical surgical, and mental health units; rehabilitation and outpatient services; long-term care homes; and home and community programs. All new graduate PTs will be provided the opportunity to identify their preferences for a position during the recruitment process. Whatever your interest, we have something for you!
Allied Health Transition to Practice Mentorship Program
Our Allied Health Transition to Practice Mentorship Program is designed to support and guide new graduates as they embark on their careers with Interior Health. This program provides you with a unique opportunity to build knowledge, confidence, and competence as you transition into your new career.
As a new graduate Physiotherapist, our Regional Transition to Practice Mentor you will provide added support for:

• Orientation and onboarding
• Fostering and strengthening relationships
• Clinical practice and mentorship to build practice readiness and consolidate skills
• Developing a customized learning plan to transition to practice
• Virtual open office space and introductions to other new graduates
• Protected and/or supernumerary time for mentor/mentee connections, job shadows, self-directed learning, and/or classroom learning
• Navigating tools and resources

What We offer
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities

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 the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
Whether you are looking for a big city, smaller town or rural community, we have the position and location to suit.
Okanagan: Beautiful beaches, lakes, orchards, vineyards, golfing and world-class ski resorts all just minutes away from the main centres of Kelowna, Vernon, and Penticton.
Thompson Cariboo Shuswap: A region of stunning scenery and four-season adventure, offering world-class biking, skiing, fishing, and hiking. Home to vibrant Indigenous cultures and welcoming communities like Kamloops, Williams Lake, Salmon Arm, and 100 Mile House.
Kootenay's: The wilderness capital of B.C. offers majestic mountain ranges, glacier-fed lakes and lush forests for skiing, hiking, biking and camping. Home to sunny, laid-back communities like Cranbrook, Fernie, Trail and Nelson.
BC Student Loan Forgiveness
Recent graduates in select in-demand occupations can have their BC student loans forgiven by agreeing to work in rural communities. Check out the to see Interior Health's eligible communities.
Instructions on How to Apply
If you have recently graduated or are graduating from a recognized Physical Therapy program in the next 6 months, please apply directly to this job posting. Apply today and you could soon be joining our welcoming team of allied health professionals!
Contact Recruitment at Careers@interiorhealth.ca
Qualfications

• Graduation of a Canadian program from an approved School of Physiotherapy.
• Have less than 18 months' worth of employment experience.
• Have not participated in a new graduate or transition to practice program with another B.C. Health Authority.
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professions of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
• Valid Driver's license where required.

Skills Required