Physiotherapist - Casual Pool

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

- CAD $56.17/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Physiotherapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as part of qathet General Hospital's Physiotherapy team.

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 Physiotherapist plans, delivers, evaluates and provides care coordination to address the needs of the patients/clients and families experiencing physical impairment and acute/chronic disease within community, ambulatory and institutional settings.

Collaborates with family members or significant others, inter-disciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to address the client’s functional/ physical/ social/ cognitive/ perceptual/ environmental needs to maximize capabilities, community participation, recovery from or adaptation to illness/impairment and achieve excellence in health services and education. The Physiotherapist may occasionally provide case consultation support to other Physiotherapists, work support to designated support staff on the team.

Contributes to the organization and the delivery of physiotherapy services by participating and supporting the Operations Manager in program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world’s largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving.

This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals. On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads;

this is the adventure destination you’ve long been waiting for.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Valid Driver's License and use of personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated program/area.
• Basic knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Ability to provide work direction and/or training to designated support staff and foster a respectful work environment.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based 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.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients…