Physiotherapist New Grad

Providence Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to launch your career in a supportive environment that prioritizes professional growth and collaboration. You will be involved in innovative projects, such as advancing breast cancer research and participating in a student-led clinic. With a focus on patient care, you will work alongside a diverse team of healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of treatment and support for patients. This position promises a fulfilling career path with meaningful impact on the lives of many, particularly those from marginalized communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible roles with consistent daytime hours

Unionized position

Pension plan

Professional growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in patient education and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatments, including patient education.
• Develop and implement care programs for movement dysfunction.
• Support clinical research and maintain patient records.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of healthcare disciplines

Conflict resolution

Research participation

Supervision and teaching

Education

Current full registration as a Physiotherapist

Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Job description

Salary

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

Summary

Launch your Physiotherapy career with Providence Health Care—where your growth, impact, and opportunities to innovate begin today! Providence Health Care’s Physiotherapy department is accepting applications for new graduates to join our acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care teams at various locations.

At Providence, you’ll join a supportive departmental culture that fosters collaboration and professional growth, while participating in leading research initiatives in partnership with UBC. Some exciting projects include

• Collaborating with Orthopaedic surgeons in the Rapid Access Shoulder Clinic (RASC) at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH).
• Advancing breast cancer research through physiotherapy expertise.
• Participating in a student-led clinic in the SPH Older Adult Clinic, focusing on developing the Outcome Measures Toolkit for Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA), Amputee Online Education, and ICU Research Projects.

As a Physiotherapist, you’ll be a key part of an interdisciplinary team, working alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and other care providers to meet the diverse needs of the patients and residents we serve.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting physiotherapy assessments and treatments, including patient education and follow-up.
• Developing and implementing patient care programs to address movement dysfunction.
• Educating patients, families, and team members through group and one-on-one teaching methods.
• Supporting clinical research and contributing to data collection.
• Maintaining patient records in compliance with established standards.
• Staying updated on physiotherapy advancements through professional education and literature

What You Bring

Education:

• Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Effective communication skills with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Understanding of other healthcare disciplines and their roles in patient/resident care.
• Skill in eliciting information to understand patient/resident situations thoroughly.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and guiding others through such issues.
• Participation in research activities.
• Capability to provide supervision and teaching to students.
• Development and delivery of in-services and presentations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $42.56 - $52.95 CAD per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, includingunlimited physiotherapy and massage, as well as paid vacation
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible full-time, part-time, and casual roles with consistent daytime hours (no evenings, limited weekends).
• Unionized Stability: Benefit from the security and consistency of a unionized position.
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans!
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.
• Professional growth: Access mentorship, interdisciplinary learning, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• State-of-the-art facilities: Contribute to the future of care at the new St. Paul’s Hospital, opening in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: Thrive in an environment that values diversity, respect, and collaboration

Your Day to Day:

• Performs physiotherapy assessment and treatment, including patient/resident education and follow-up, utilizing recognized physiotherapy techniques and practices.
• Educates/counsels patients/residents, families and other team members through individual and/or group teaching methods such as one to one demonstration, in- services and provision of teaching materials.
• Contributes to the care team by promoting an interdisciplinary approach to patient/resident care.
• Provides clinical education and supervision to students as required.
• Participates in the quality assurance activities of physiotherapy such as the development, implementation, and evaluation of written procedures, standards; forms and patient/resident education materials and goals and objectives.
• Maintains patient/resident records by methods such as documenting patient/resident assessments, charting patient/resident information, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, and policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements and documenting for future reference.
• Acts as a resource to staff regarding areas of physiotherapy practice, such as effective body mechanics, ergonomic assessments and back care.
• Supports clinical research activities by generating questions, assisting in writing proposals, and participating in data collection and interpretation, within resources.
• Maintains knowledge of current developments in physiotherapy by reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals, and actively participating in relevant education programs.
• Provides work direction to support staff assigned to services area regarding treatment, preparation, and patient/resident related activities.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care!

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.