Physiotherapist-Ridge Meadows Hospital-Maple Ridge

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  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.

See what Gabriel has to say about his experience in Physiotherapy at Ridge Meadows Hospital.

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.

Learn more about the community of Maple Ridge and Ridge Meadows Hospital.

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. Provides assessment, physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan development, implementation and evaluation, and patient consultation and education to enable the patient to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

Participates in approved physical therapy and interprofessional research, special projects, and program quality and safety activities.

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…