Physiotherapist - Acute Surgery

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Physiotherapist, where you'll provide essential physiotherapy services to clients in an acute care setting. This role allows you to work independently and as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, ensuring clients achieve their health goals. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to quality assurance initiatives and engage in professional development. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusivity, along with comprehensive health benefits and career growth opportunities. Apply today to make a meaningful impact in the community!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discount offers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Perform assessments and develop intervention strategies for clients.

Skills

Physiotherapy theory and practice

Client and family centred care

Assessment and intervention strategies

Communication skills

Problem-solving and conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Teaching and empowering clients

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Sciences

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 also be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Physiotherapist to join the Acute Surgery team at Vancouver General Hospital. 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

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation Sciences from a recognized program.
• 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 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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.