Physiotherapist, Practice Support

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Physiotherapist, Practice Support, to lead the development and implementation of clinical practice standards across inpatient and outpatient services. The role supports staff safety and quality care within Island Health.

The position emphasizes regional coaching, knowledge translation, and mentorship to advance physiotherapy practice while coordinating with Therapy Services and site leaders.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university physiotherapy program.
• Current CPTBC registration.
• Three years' recent experience with education materials and supervision.
• Eligible for CPA membership.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement practice standards for inpatient and outpatient physiotherapists.
• Provide regional and individualized clinical practice support.
• Promote coaching and mentorship to advance physiotherapy practice.
• Collaborate with Manager, Therapy Services and regional Coordinators.
• Travel may be required and may involve personal vehicle use.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Change agent

Facilitation

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor level physiotherapy program

CPTBC registration

3 years relevant experience

CPA membership eligibility

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

Physiotherapist, Practice Support - (237698)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$50.52 - $62.85

Paid FTE

NA

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

NA

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager and designate and in collaboration with the regional Coordinators, Therapy Services, is accountable for the establishment and implementation of practice standards for inpatient and outpatient Physiotherapists through the assessment, development and provision of clinical and educational strategies that support and improve patient care across Island Health. Provides regional and individualized clinical practice support while utilizing a systems approach to promote a coaching and mentorship culture to advance care physiotherapy practice within Island Health.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager and designate and in collaboration with the regional Coordinators, Therapy Services, is accountable for the establishment and implementation of practice standards for inpatient and outpatient Physiotherapists through the assessment, development and provision of clinical and educational strategies that support and improve patient care across Island Health. Provides regional and individualized clinical practice support while utilizing a systems approach to promote a coaching and mentorship culture to advance care physiotherapy practice within Island Health.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy.
• Current practicing full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).
• Three years recent relevant experience including creating educational materials, implementing education strategies, utilizing knowledge translation abilities, and experience supervising students.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Physiotherapists (CPA).
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Utilizes an evidence-based approach to practice support and learning strategies.
• Utilizes a team approach that includes use of a consultative approach, collaboration, patient/customer focus, goal orientated, and interdisciplinary approach and based on clear, effective relationships.
• Utilizes excellent communication skills including: active listening, effective written skills, conflict management skills, advanced computer skills and use of electronic resources.
• Utilizes change agent skills at all levels of practice.
• Utilizes formal and informal facilitation techniques with staff to achieve goals of position.
• Embraces and demonstrates a quality improvement approach to role.