Position Summary
Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) has an immediate relief full time Aquatic Therapist opening. This position is to provide coverage until October 2025, or the return of incumbent.

What we offer:
• Financial moving support
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
• $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave
• Development resources for leadership skills
• Focus on diversity and inclusion
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients

Join our rehabilitation team at KGH as an Aquatic Therapist and play a pivotal role in designing and delivering exceptional aquatic therapy programs for both individuals and groups. In this rewarding position, you will plan, develop, and implement effective aquatic therapy services tailored to meet diverse patient needs. You'll also oversee the maintenance and safety of our pool facilities, ensuring a hygienic environment in line with the Public Health Act and Interior Health’s Standards.

Your responsibilities will include evaluating program effectiveness, crafting educational strategies to promote the benefits of aquatic therapy, and integrating these services into acute therapy programs. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' recovery journeys while fostering a supportive and dynamic therapeutic environment.

Days of work are Monday through Friday; 07:30 to 15:0:30 hours.

About this location | The largest and liveliest lakeshore community in the Okanagan, Kelowna is well-known as a year round outdoor playground. Named The Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004, Kelowna’s sunny weather, spectacular scenery, lakes, canyons and many attractions are the perfect combination for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and an urban setting. Kelowna residents and visitors enjoy a vibrant cultural life including a professional symphony, annual festivals, and art exhibits. Golf courses, orchards, pristine lakes and numerous surrounding vineyards make Kelowna (and nearby West Kelowna and Winfield/Lake Country) a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. World-class skiing and snowboarding is only a short drive away at Big White – where Canada’s largest ski-in/ski-out village offers a host of winter activities, fine dining and shopping.

Qualfications
• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Recreation Therapy or Physical Education.
• Current National Lifeguard Services Award, current CPR (Level C) and six months recent related experience in a supervisory role in an aquatic setting.
• Specialized training in adapted aquatics and aquatic therapy techniques; have successfully taken Red Cross Water Safety Instructor award or YM/YWCA learn to swim award; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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