At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide evidence-based physiotherapy for patients with musculoskeletal concerns in a collaborative team.
- Company: Join Interior Health, a top employer focused on wellness and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, relocation incentives, and student loan forgiveness options.
- Other info: Experience the beauty of Ashcroft's unique desert landscape and close-knit community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rural health care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Must be a licensed physiotherapist with a passion for patient care.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
We are hiring a permanent, full time Physiotherapist for the Ashcroft Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC).
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Shift times: 08:30 to 16:30
What we offer: We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work–life balance, and long term stability. Locations that qualify for B.C. Student Loan Forgiveness Program and/or Canada Student Loan Forgiveness. Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.
About the position: As the physiotherapist at Ashcroft UPCC you provide timely, evidence‑based assessment and treatment for patients with non‑emergency musculoskeletal and functional concerns - helping people recover, stay mobile, and remain close to home. Working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, this role focuses on short‑term, episodic care, patient education, self‑management strategies, and equipment recommendations to promote functional independence and reduce the need for emergency or out‑of‑community care. You’ll contribute to the organization and the overall goals of the profession, department; and participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.
What makes this opportunity particularly exciting is the chance to work within an innovative, integrative, team-based model of care that is truly making a difference in a rural setting. Our clinicians work closely together across disciplines to address gaps in service, improve access to care, and support patients across a broad and diverse region. It is a rewarding environment for practitioners who enjoy working collaboratively and want to have a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of rural and remote communities.
About this location: Ashcroft is a historic village in the Thompson Country region of south-central B.C., known for its unique semi‑arid desert landscape—one of the only true desert climates in Canada—and its rich heritage as a former Cariboo Gold Rush and railway hub. With a population of roughly 1,670, Ashcroft sits along the Thompson River and offers a close‑knit community, mild winters, hot summers, and a distinctive setting often used in film productions due to its desert-like scenery. Today, Ashcroft blends historical charm with modern amenities, supported by local agriculture, mining, and tourism, while preserving its roots through heritage sites.
About us: Interior Health is 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.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!
Connect with us at careers@interiorhealth.ca
Physiotherapist in Ashcroft employer: Interior Health Authority
Interior Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes meaningful change in healthcare while offering a flexible work environment across the beautiful Interior Health region. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training, competitive remuneration, and a supportive work-life balance, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about quality improvement and patient care. Join us and be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and inclusivity, where your contributions can truly make a difference.
