We are hiring a permanent, full-time Certified Orthotist at Royal Inland Hospital located in Kamloops, B.C.
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00
What we offer:
We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work–life balance, and long-term stability.
- Relocation assistance for eligible positions
- Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience ($40.19 to $50.07 per hour)
- Employer-paid benefits, including extended health, dental, medical services plan
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
Education and development opportunities
- Consistent schedule and stability
About this position:
In this role, you'll design and fit orthoses that enhance our clients' functionality and quality of life. Your responsibilities will include assessing clients' needs, designing and selecting suitable orthoses, and making necessary adjustments. You'll also evaluate existing orthoses and recommend repairs or replacements as needed. This unique position offers the successful Certified Orthotist an opportunity to work with complex orthotic cases including spinal, pediatrics, trauma, neuro and post-surgical procedures.
As our Certified Orthotist, you'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, other healthcare providers, and suppliers, ensuring our clients receive the best care possible. You'll also play a key role in promoting our orthotic services and staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies in the orthotics field. Administrative duties will also be part of your role, including supervising and providing work direction to Orthotic staff..
About this location:
Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) is a tertiary referral hospital serving as the major referral centre for the Thompson-Cariboo-Shuswap region. RIH provides a broad range of specialized services, including 24-hour emergency and trauma care, surgical services, neurosciences, rehabilitation, mental health and substance use services, obstetrics, ambulatory care, and outpatient clinics. The opening of the modern Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Tower has further enhanced patient care and created a contemporary clinical environment for staff and patients alike.
Kamloops offers an exceptional blend of career opportunity and lifestyle, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, a welcoming community atmosphere, and easy access to outdoor recreation year-round. Nestled in the Thompson Valley, residents enjoy hiking, mountain biking, golf, skiing, paddling, and fishing, all within minutes of the city. The community features a lower cost of living compared to many larger BC centres, while still providing excellent amenities, shopping, dining, arts, and cultural events. Home to Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops has a vibrant and growing population that attracts young professionals, families, and retirees alike. With its stunning natural landscapes, four-season climate, and strong sense of community, Kamloops offers an outstanding quality of life and an ideal balance between work and leisure. Many healthcare professionals are drawn to the region for the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.
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.
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[email protected]Completion of recognized Orthotics Program and two years’ recent experience in a rehabilitation health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Certification in Orthotics from the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO) and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics (CAPO).
