Physiotherapist - Fraser Canyon Hospital Job Chilliwack area,Hope BC Canada,Healthcare

Location: Hope

Salary

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 at Fraser Canyon Hospital
. Physiotherapists are an integral part of the health care team and provide support to many areas.

Come work with us!

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

Under general direction of the Professional Practice Chief, Physiotherapy, the Physiotherapist assesses, plans, implements, and monitors physiotherapy treatment to patients/residents. Delegates components of treatment to Assistants/Aides. As part of the interdisciplinary team, acts as a resource on issues relating to areas of physiotherapy expertise. Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical physiotherapy practice, including philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and risk management of the physiotherapy services.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical physiotherapy treatment, including assessment, problem identification, setting treatment goals, treatments and re‑evaluation of patients/residents and patients in the community. Educates patients/residents and their families in aspects of the physiotherapy treatment. Obtains patient/resident history from chart, interviews and observation, as well as information provided at patient/resident conferences and team meetings. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, makes recommendations for treatment, to ensure quality patient/resident care.

Delegates components of treatment to Assistants/Aides by instructing, observing and monitoring treatment provided to ensure quality patient/resident care. Provides input to the Professional Practice Chief, Physiotherapy for the performance evaluation of the Assistants/Aides.

Promotes awareness of good body mechanics to facility staff, patients/residents and families by methods such as modeling, making presentations and acting as a resource to staff, patients/residents and/or families by providing information and answering questions related to physiotherapy.

Maintains patient/resident records, clinical outcome measures and statistical data in accordance with department, facility, and professional standards.

Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of the physiotherapy service by providing input and feedback to the Professional Practice Chief, Physiotherapy regarding philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement, and risk management.

Participates in interdisciplinary, departmental and professional development to ensure awareness of current developments of evidence based physiotherapy practice.

Provides instruction, feedback, and supervision to students as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduate of a recognized program in Physiotherapy from an accredited university. Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
Demonstrated ability to assess and treat diversity of conditions commonly seen in the relevant area of practice.
Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers and clients both one‑on‑one and in groups.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
Demonstrated…


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