Physiotherapist

Vancouver Coastal Health; Richmond; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health seeks a Physiotherapist to deliver client-centred care within an interdisciplinary team in Richmond, BC. You will assess physical status, develop a prognosis, and plan interventions to improve health outcomes.

You will document care, communicate with clients and families, and contribute to quality assurance, research and education initiatives within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of clients' physical status, function and goals.
• Develop and implement physiotherapy interventions.
• Communicate with clients, families and the healthcare team.
• Participate in quality assurance, meetings, research and education.

Skills

Physiotherapy theory

Client-centred care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation systems

Trauma-informed practice

Indigenous cultural safety

Communication skills

Assessment & diagnosis

Education

CHCPBC registration

PABC membership eligibility

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, provides physiotherapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Performs assessments on client’s physical status, functional abilities and needs and goals, establishes a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, develops and implements an intervention strategy, evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicates with the client/family and health care team members. Contributes to the organization and delivery of physiotherapy services, and participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).

Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of Physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).
• Basic knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests and measures.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Demonstrated skill in Physiotherapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Details

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged. This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.