Physiotherapist, Regional Pain Program - (223507)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Physiotherapist for their Pain Program. The role involves assessing and implementing treatment plans for patients with chronic pain, along with patient education and community resource referral. Candidates should have a relevant physiotherapy degree, current licensure, and two years of experience in chronic pain management. Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential in this position, which prioritizes patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience in tertiary level care chronic pain management/rehabilitation.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate plans for patients with chronic pain.
• Plan and implement patient education materials and sessions.
• Refer patients to community resources and set up rehabilitation plans.

Skills

Prioritize, organize and problem-solve

Observe and assess clients/patients

Excellent inter-professional team and group leadership skills

Demonstrate sound judgment, tact and empathy

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Work with others collaboratively

Foster good public relations

Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties

Operate related equipment, including computerized systems

Education

Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy

Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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 with professional and clinical support from the Manager, Pain Program, and working without general supervision within an inter-professional, chronic disease management framework, the Physiotherapist-Pain Program, with the Pain Program inter-disciplinary team, assesses, plans, implements plans and evaluates plans for patients/clients with chronic pain. Responsible for planning and implementing patient education materials and sessions, referral to community resources, and setting up ongoing self-management and rehabilitation plans for patients/clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). Two (2) years' recent, related experience in tertiary level care chronic pain management/rehabilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Prioritize, organize and problem-solve.
• Observe and assess clients/patients
• Excellent inter-professional team and group leadership skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, tact and empathy.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Work with others collaboratively.
• Foster good public relations.
• Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.