At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide culturally safe physiotherapy care to First Nations communities across Vancouver Island.
- Company: Join the First Nations Health Authority, a leader in health and wellness for Indigenous communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous vacation, cultural days, and comprehensive health benefits from day one.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment that values cultural safety and personal wellness.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working with diverse communities and interdisciplinary teams.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in physical therapy and at least 2 years of clinical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 91172 - 107261 $ per year.
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes. FNHA is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce. Preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations from a Nation located on Vancouver Island or the surrounding areas. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply.
Opportunity to work with multiple First Nation communities, in South and Centre Vancouver Island. Wide range of patient needs, diagnoses, and skills to be used. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve health care services on reserve.
About The Role:
- Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed physiotherapy care within First Nations communities, supporting individuals of all ages and health needs.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions that align with each person's self-determined wellness goals.
- Deliver both acute and ongoing rehabilitative care through self-referrals and Primary Care Provider referrals.
- Build trusted relationships by meeting community members where they are in their health journey.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote holistic, person-centred health and wellness.
About You:
- Completion of a recognized master’s degree in physical therapy.
- Current practicing registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
- Current CPR Certification.
- Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of BC.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience.
Working at FNHA:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%.
- 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day.
- 5 cultural days per year for non-union First Nations, Inuit, or Métis employees.
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment.
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours. Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.
Closing date: November 2, 2026 (at 23:59). Interviews will be held in November.
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us. For information about cultural safety and humility, please visit: https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility.
Physiotherapist – Oyster Bay in Ladysmith employer: First Nations Health Authority
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, particularly for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals. With a strong commitment to employee wellness, FNHA offers generous benefits including a robust pension plan, extensive vacation time, and cultural days, all while promoting professional growth through leadership training and community engagement initiatives. Located in the Northern Region of British Columbia, FNHA provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on health outcomes for Indigenous communities, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
Contact Details:
First Nations Health Authority Recruitment Team
