Physiotherapist-Chilliwack General Hospital

Fraser Health; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part-Time Physiotherapist to join a dedicated team in Chilliwack, B.C. This role is vital in providing high-quality physiotherapy care and support to patients, ensuring their rehabilitation and well-being. The position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with a focus on professional growth and development. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Chilliwack while making a meaningful impact on the community's health. Join a passionate team committed to excellence in patient care and contribute to a culture of respect and trust.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy program with current registration.
• Ability to assess and treat diverse conditions in physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical physiotherapy treatment and educate patients.
• Delegate treatment components to Assistants/Aides and monitor care.
• Maintain patient records and participate in service evaluation.

Skills

Assessment of patients

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Physical ability

Conflict resolution

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Physiotherapy

Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Tools

Physiotherapy equipment

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56 - $52.95 / hour
Job Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Physiotherapist to join our team located in Chilliwack, B.C. Physiotherapists are an integral part of the health care team and provide support to many areas.

Chilliwack is located in the Eastern part of the Fraser Valley, surrounded by picturesque mountains and a vibrant, supportive community. Chilliwack offers countless hiking trails and beautiful lakes, immerse yourself in nature today.

Come work with us!

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan).

Detailed Overview

Reporting administratively to the Manager, Health Services, and clinically to the Chief Physiotherapist, this position assesses, plans, implements, and monitors physiotherapy treatment to patients/residents. Delegates components of treatment to Assistants/Aides. As part of the interdisciplinary team, acts as a resource on issues relating to areas of physiotherapy expertise. Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical physiotherapy practice, including philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and risk management of the physiotherapy services.

This position is a multi-site position, providing services to both MSA and MMH hospitals.

Responsibilities

1. Provides clinical physiotherapy treatment, including assessment, problem identification, setting treatment goals, treatments and re-evaluation of patients/residents. Educates patients/residents and their families in aspects of the physiotherapy treatment.
2. Delegates components of treatment to Assistants/Aides by instructing, observing and monitoring treatment provided to ensure quality patient/resident care.
3. Promotes awareness of good body mechanics to facility staff, patients/residents and families.
4. Maintains patient/resident records, clinical outcome measures and statistical data in accordance with department, facility, and professional standards.
5. Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of the physiotherapy service.
6. Participates in interdisciplinary, departmental and professional development.
7. Provides instruction, feedback, and supervision to students as required.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduate of an approved school of Physiotherapy from an accredited university. Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).

Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and treat diversity of conditions commonly seen in the relevant area of practice.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate to physical therapy treatment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards for practice of physical therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.

Together, we are the heart of health care.