Physiotherapist - Supervisor

Come work as a Physiotherapist Supervisor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Relocation Assistance may be available. 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Physiotherapist Supervisor to join the Adult Rehabilitation team at Willow Pavilion in Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team

As a Physiotherapist Supervisor with VCH, you will:

• Provide physical therapy assessments and treatment using current theory and evidence based practice.
• Support the interdisciplinary program/team achieving program and resident/patient goals.
• Consult, confer and collaborate with Program Manager and team members as well as Practice Coordinators and the Practice Leader in the promotion of continuous quality improvement, implementation of interdisciplinary research and in coordinating activities required for progressive educational and clinical practice programs.
• Supervise designated staff, schedule and coordinate work assignments, establish priorities and problem solve.
• Be responsible for all clinical aspects of the assigned caseload as they relate to physical therapy practice, utilizing recognized physical therapy assessment and intervention approaches.
• Work collaboratively with members of the health care team, including residents/patients and families, to set physical performance goals, evaluate response to treatment and develop long term care plans.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Physical Therapy from a recognized program.
• Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Two (2) years' recent, related experience in the designated service area, including one (1) year's related mentoring, preceptoring, coaching and/or group facilitation experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice within a resident/patient and family centred model of care.
• Knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical practice related to treatment and care of the designated patient population.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in the designated patient population.
• Knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, resource, motivator and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate techniques and facilitate learning.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower residents/patients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients and their families, either one-on-one and in-groups.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Skill in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.

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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.