Physiotherapist 1 - Complex Activation Medicine Unit / Acute Medicine Unit

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Physiotherapist, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing client health outcomes. In this dynamic position, you will assess clients' physical conditions, implement tailored intervention strategies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. This role not only allows you to apply your expertise in physiotherapy theory and practice but also empowers you to teach clients how to manage their health effectively. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC is essential.
• Broad knowledge of Physiotherapy standards and practices required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services to clients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
• Conduct assessments and develop intervention strategies for clients.

Skills

Physiotherapy theory and practice

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Teaching and empowerment

Education

Current full registration with CPTBC

Membership eligibility in PABC

Tools

Computerized client care information system

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Physiotherapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Physiotherapist to join the Complex Activation Medicine Unit (CAMU) and Acute Medicine Unit (ACU) teams at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Physiotherapist with VCH, you will:

• Provide physiotherapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Perform assessments on client’s physical status, functional abilities and needs and goals, establish a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, develop and implement an intervention strategy, evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicate with the client/family and health care team members.
• Contribute to the organization and delivery of physiotherapy services, and participate in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of Physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of the CPTBC 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 standardised 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.
• 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.

Closing Statement

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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.