Job Summary:
Come work as a Physiotherapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Physiotherapist to join the Richmond Community Health Access Center Rehabilitation team in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join the team!
As a Physiotherapist at Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
- Coordinate the designated program by supervising at least one other Physiotherapist and a total staff of more than three (3) and up to eight (8) FTE.
- Establish priorities and coordinates work assignments, monitor and evaluate program service outcomes, provide leadership and clarify performance expectations with staff.
- Coordinate staff recruitment and act as a clinical resource for members of the team and students, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Provide direct assessment and treatment services to clients and maintains client records.
- Coordinates on-going team planning, evaluation and quality improvement activities, participates in approved research as applicable, and participates in and/or leads internal and external committees, meetings, and/or corporate initiatives.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).
- Four (4) years’ recent related clinical experience including two (2) years’ supervisory and administrative experience in the designated area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the PT Association of BC.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
- Broad knowledge of the CPTBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a culturally safe and respectful manner, with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients/clients and their circle of care.
- Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
- Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client/resident.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to deal effectively with clients/residents and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to stimulate client’s interest, assess results of programs and work effectively on an individual or group basis.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective supervision, leadership, facilitation, guidance, and consultation.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement:
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.