Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Role and Facility Information
KAMLOOPS

Set amid sandstone canyons, rolling grasslands, and magnificent evergreen woods, Kamloops is a flourishing city of 100,000 with an energetic character set against a stunning natural setting.

With its name stemming from the Secwépemc Tk'emlúps, meaning "where the rivers meet", Kamloops reflects the land’s geography where the Thompson rivers converge. The Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc people have inhabited this region for millennia, nurturing a deep connection to their ancestral territory. Today, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation continues their legacy, shaping Kamloops' cultural landscape.

Known for our welcoming spirit, our city has earned its moniker as the Tournament Capital of Canada, offering big city amenities including excellent eateries, unique shops and exceptional recreation facilities. We take immense pride in our dynamic arts community, and annual events including the Kamloops Film Festival, Wild lights at the BC Wildlife Park, and Music in the Park.

With eight beautiful provincial parks and over 100 lakes nearby, our city offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping. With mountain, parkland and desert fairways dotting the landscape here, we’re fast becoming Canada’s premier golf destination. Come winter, Sun Peaks Resort transforms into a mecca for skiers and snowboarders, just a quick 45-minute drive out of the city.

With 300 sun-filled days and the warmest people you'll ever meet, Kamloops is the perfect spot to set down roots and live life with passion.

PRACTICE DETAILS
We are seeking physiatrists to join our team at Royal Inland Hospital. As a Level II trauma centre, services are highly developed to address complex polytrauma, brain injury, stroke, and post-intensive care rehabilitation. Broad outpatient services and an ambulatory PM&R clinic are integrated with allied health colleagues in speech-language pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and orthotics and prosthetics.

The opportunities include a PM&R focus in EMG and trauma, with a fully accredited neurodiagnostic lab. A second PM&R focus is neurorehabilitation with the Stroke Unit, Stroke Team, and Rehabilitation Ward. A third PM&R focus is general medical inpatient rehabilitation, including geriatric and complex medical cases. We also have outpatient clinics for inpatient aftercare, musculoskeletal consultations, and interventional spasticity management.

University affiliations and a culture of ongoing learning provide excellent opportunities for professional growth. Commuting to larger centres is easy, and online support is highly developed and readily available. Leadership development opportunities are available through Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program.

We have a supportive network of PM&R specialists in British Columbia and Western Canada. Our national association, the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (CAPM&R), is active, inclusive, and supportive.

The successful candidate must have a strong interest in and the ability to work in all areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation practice. Locum opportunities are available throughout the recruitment process for those who are already eligible to work in Canada, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

ROYAL INLAND HOSPITAL
Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), a 273-bed facility, serves as the primary referral centre for nearly 250,000 individuals within the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Health Service Area. As the region’s leading tertiary referral hospital and Level 1 Trauma Centre, RIH expertly manages over 250 major trauma cases and accommodates 72,000 Emergency Department visits each year.

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