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Community Therapists is a dynamic interdisciplinary rehabilitation practice that provides services to a range of insurance and government fee-payers. Established in 1989, our team of PTs, OTs, SLP’s, Kinesiologists/RAs, and Psychologists deliver evidence based rehabilitation in several BC communities.

We currently have positions available in Tri-Cities, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford & Chilliwack. Health populations include ABI/Stroke, Orthopaedics/Trauma, General Medical and Geriatrics.

What are we looking for?

• PTs with excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills & an ability to handle a diverse caseload with multiple funders
• Strong report writing & documentation skills
• Resourcefulness to work in different environments including client homes, group homes, gyms, pools and extended care facilities
• The committment to work at least 20 hours/week with AM & PM availability
• Candidates with a reliable vehicle & driver’s licence
• A team player willing to share & collaborate with colleagues
• The ability and desire to supervise kinesiologists/rehabilitation assistants
• Must have CPTBC registration & reside in BC to be considered

What do our Physiotherapists do?

• Complete at-home assessments
• Implement mobility & exercise programs for home safety
• Develop gym based activation programs
• Develop pool based activation programs
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences
• Supervise and educate rehabilitation assistants
• Write detailed reports and communicate regularly with team members
• Develop creative solutions to address complex physical disabilities

What are we Offering?

• Flexibility & Great Pay – Part time to full time available. Work from home & set your own hours. Our pay exceeds hospital grid scales.
• Professional Service Model – Provide client-centered services on an hourly basis & apply your clinical skills in a focused, non-rushed and effective manner.
• Make Long Term Changes – Our clients have complex and often long term needs. We often work with clients from hospital discharge right through to return to work.
• Skilled Rehab Assistants – Where appropriate, skilled rehab assistants implement rehabilitation programs under your supervision.
• Collegial Support – Senior physiotherapists are available to provide mentorship or peer support.

Email resumes/inquires to Sara Wilk, Administration Manager @   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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