Physiotherapist Specialist

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

We are seeking a skilled Physiotherapist to join our team at Sechelt Hospital, a 46-bed acute care facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide physiotherapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments on clients' physical status, functional abilities, and needs and goals, establishing a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, developing and implementing an intervention strategy, evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicating with the client/family and healthcare team members.
• Contribute to the organization and delivery of physiotherapy services, participating in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to clients.

Requirements

• Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).
• Broad knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family-centered model of care.
• Broad knowledge of the CPTBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Broad knowledge of other healthcare disciplines and their role in client care.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical areas.
• Basic knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests and measures.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other healthcare staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another healthcare professional is required.
• Demonstrated skill in physiotherapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

What We Offer

• 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 counseling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services, available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honor staff, medical staff, and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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.