Occupational Therapist​/Physiotherapist - Case Manager

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.15/Hr.

- CAD $56.17/Hr.

Come work as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist - Case Manager with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as part of the Long Term Care team in Richmond, BC.

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist Case Manager provides case management service to a select population of clients and families experiencing brittle support systems, family conflict, social, cognitive and/or physical functioning decline, and/or mood and behaviour issues.

Duties include conducting assessments that considers psychological factors and the surrounding social environment on physical and mental wellness and their ability to function in home and community care, providing individual and family/caregiver support, making recommendations about care, maintaining client records, and attending interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences. Identifies applicable community resources for clients, contributes to the effectiveness and development of community resources and planning with clients for care and support in accordance with their health needs.

Within a multidisciplinary team context, provides continuity of care across the continuum by liaising with team members, developing/evaluating care plans and coordinating, implementing clinical interventions, evaluating client outcomes based on client goals for care, coordinating ongoing care and supporting transition. Consults, confers, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred care and education.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Two (2) years' recent experience working with geriatric clients and/or adults with chronic illness in rehabilitation or community settings, or acute settings or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) or the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).
• Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply case management principles.
• Broad knowledge of case management and practice within a client and family centred care model for clients with complex health care needs.
• Broad knowledge of relevant legislation that governs care for vulnerable adults such as adult guardianship act, mental health act and admissions to care facilities act.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assessment and intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct assessments of physical, cognitive, psychological, social, functional and environmental factors.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a psychosocial approach to identify influences on physical and mental wellness and ability to function in home and community.
• Demonstrated an understanding of Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize conflict resolution and therapeutic communication.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based practice…