Staff Physiotherapist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health in British Columbia is seeking a Physiotherapist who assesses, treats, educates, and evaluates care plans for individual patients, and collaborates with the health care team to promote quality and safety in patient care.

Qualifications include graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy, current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC, and eligibility for CPA membership; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, educate and evaluate a care plan for individual patients.
• Educate other health disciplines and the public in physiotherapy patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Professional judgement

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Physiotherapy degree from a recognized university

Job description

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

Reporting to the Lead Physiotherapist, the staff Physiotherapist assesses, treats, educates and evaluates a care plan for individual patients. The physiotherapist also educates other health disciplines and the public in the various aspects of physiotherapy patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training And Experience

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).

Skills And Abilities

• The ability to communicate effectively, and in a positive courteous manner;
• show sound professional judgement and initiative as an active member of the health care team;
• show a willingness to learn and apply new concepts in the academic and clinical fields of health care knowledge;
• the ability to work harmoniously with patients and staff.

Job Requirements: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1783.pdf