Physiotherapist-Ridge Meadows Hospital-Maple Ridge

Fraser Health Authority; Maple Ridge; Sur place; CAD 58 630 - 72 943; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Four weeks of vacation to start

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Résumé du poste

A leading healthcare provider in Maple Ridge is seeking a Casual Physiotherapist to join their team. The role involves providing physiotherapy assessment, implementing interventions, and collaborating with the care team. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of physiotherapy theory, effective communication skills, and current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests and measurements.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsabilités

• Provides physiotherapy assessment of the patient's physical status.
• Implements interventions according to established treatment guidelines.
• Collaborates with interprofessional care team to enhance patient care.

Connaissances

Knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice

Effective communication

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Teaching and consultation skills

Knowledge of other health care professions

Formation

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

Description du poste

Physiotherapist-Ridge Meadows Hospital-Maple Ridge

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

Job Summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Physiotherapist to join our team located in Maple Ridge, B.C. Physiotherapists are an integral part of the health care team and provide support to many areas.

Maple Ridge is nestled at the south end of the famous Garibaldi Coast mountain ranges. These unified community is easily accessible via the Golden Ears bridge and major highways from neighbouring cities. Maple Ridge offers an ideal blend for both city enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. This centrally located community seamlessly combines urban convenience with natural charm, providing a perfect balance for any lifestyle.

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.

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), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview
Provides physiotherapy services in accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards of practice, Fraser Health mission, values and physiotherapy acute care standard, and in collaboration and partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of patient and family centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provides physiotherapy assessment of the patient's physical status, functional abilities, needs, and goals by methods such as reviewing records, gathering information, interviewing the patient, identifying patient and therapist expectations, selecting and applying evidence-based assessment methods, consulting with members of the health care team, performing examinations, and monitoring the patient's health to improve, maintain or support physical performance.
• Analyzes the patient's needs, establishes physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis and develops an evidence-based, outcome-focused intervention strategy; utilizes assessment and reassessment findings, discusses the analysis with the patient and caregivers, develops short and long term goals and selects a practice model/intervention consistent with patient needs and goals to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Implements interventions in accordance with established treatment guidelines and educates patients and caregivers regarding self-management, health promotion and injury/disability prevention.
• Participates in the interprofessional care planning process for patients as appropriate by ensuring the plan is established and implemented effectively, updating care plan and intervening as appropriate, and collaborating and communicating on issues that will affect the care/transfer/discharge plan.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of interventions by methods such as conducting ongoing assessment and monitoring of patient responses, evaluating changes in health status, function and physical performance against pre-determined goals and expected outcomes, and modifying the intervention strategy to achieve and maintain optimal functional independence and physical performance.
• Participates in maintaining seamless quality patient care by identifying appropriate referrals for physiotherapy services, screening for priority of intervention, and identifying and facilitating referrals to appropriate health care/community programs.
• Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan.
• Maintains a variety of records including patient files by gathering information, entering data into computerized databases and/or documenting information into approved formats.
• Delegates components of treatment to rehabilitation assistants by providing work direction and verbal and/or written instruction, ensuring and documenting the appropriate transfer of function and ensuring quality patient care.
• Acts as a physiotherapy resource to other physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, and students by assisting with orientation and demonstrating procedures.
• Participates in team/program activities required to enhance and optimize the delivery of care and to facilitate evidence-based practice.
• Participates in approved physical therapy and interprofessional research, special projects, and committees including professional practice councils and clinical decision support tool development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a patient and family-centered model of care.
• Knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques.
• Broad knowledge of other health care professions and their role in patient care.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants, members of the interprofessional care team, both verbally (one-on-one and in groups) and in writing.
• Ability to teach and provide effective consultation to patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants and other health care professionals.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to establish workload priorities and adjust to unexpected events.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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 and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

Equality Statement
Fraser Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.