Physiotherapist New Grad part-time casual

Job Description

Are you a Physiotherapy graduate looking to be part of a diverse interdisciplinary Allied Health team with a fantastic culture doing impactful work while earning competitive pay?

Did we mention a great benefits package including unlimited massage and physiotherapy?

Providence Health Care's Physiotherapy department is currently accepting applications for both our acute and long-term care teams at various sites. Our Physios are key members of our Allied Health team, working closely with other Allied disciplines like Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology as well as other members of our care teams to tackle the rewarding variety of treatment needs of the patient populations we serve.

With a tight-knit and supportive departmental working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst practitioners dedicated to patient care, being a Physio at Providence provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development.

Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Providence is proud to offer a range of opportunities including full-time, part-time, and casual, with no evenings, limited weekends, and most shifts starting at 8AM and finishing by 4PM. Physio roles with Providence also offer a very competitive benefits package for eligible employees, from medical/dental benefits (including unlimited massage and physiotherapy) and pension plan to paid vacation and the stability and job security of a unionized position.

With Physio roles across multiple sites, working with Providence provides opportunities to work in a variety of settings to expand your professional skill set, from Medicine units and outpatient clinics to Acute Care for the Elderly and Urban Health.

If you'd like to learn more, apply today! No cover letter required.

Who we are:

Providence is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver’s beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, one of the largest referral centres for rehabilitation in British Columbia, and five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics.

As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC’s most marginalized communities. Guided by the motto “how you want to be treated”, delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care is our mission.

Why Providence?

Curious about the culture of our Allied Teams? Check out the videos below to meet some of the members of the team you'd be joining:

Celebrating Physiotherapists at Providence Health Care

Celebrating Allied Health Professionals at PHC

Job Summary

Reporting to the designated Physiotherapy Site Leader and receiving overall direction from the Professional Practice Leader and guidance and support from the Research, Education and Practice Coordinator, the position supports the interdisciplinary program/team, which is under the direction of the Patient/Resident Care Manager, in achieving departmental, program, patient and resident goals. The Physiotherapist plans, organizes and implements patient/resident care programs to prevent or alleviate movement dysfunction and maintain and improve patient/resident’s potential to function.

Responsible for all clinical aspects of assigned caseload as they relate to Physiotherapy practice within the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Health Care. Consults with members of the health care team regarding patient response to treatment and goals and long term care plans.

Education
Baccalaureate degree in Physiotherapy, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC. Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.

Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with, patients/residents, families, staff,…