Physiotherapist II, CORE - BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Physiotherapist II, COREBC Children’s and Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

What You’ll Do

• Provide Physiotherapy assessments using advanced skill, knowledge and clinical reasoning within assigned area.
• Apply advanced clinical knowledge and reasoning to the development and implementation of Physiotherapy treatment programs for clients/ patients including developing innovative solutions to assessment and treatment issues.
• Document information including relevant clinical data, assessments, treatment plans and progress reports and care plans.
• Assess the need for specific client/patient equipment including home/ lifestyle adaptations on and off-site and assists clients/ patients and families to obtain specific equipment to meet the individual needs of the client/ patient by performing duties such as communicating both verbally and in writing with agencies regarding the specific needs of the client/ patient and requesting funding and liaising with suppliers regarding equipment needs.
• Maintain communication with clients/ patients and families and/ or caregivers in order to foster optimal progress for the client/ patient through methods such as establishing and maintaining supportive, collaborative and therapeutic relationships.
• Develop and/or participate in client/patient and family education including establishing treatment/care programs.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary groups and/ or teams including individuals such as physicians, nursing staff and other paramedical professionals by performing duties such as providing consultation, clinical advice, input and suggestions related to the management of the referred client/patient or group of clients/ patients within assigned area to ensure that quality care is delivered.
• Participate on professional committees/ teams and designated programs through methods such as attending meetings, providing written/verbal advanced knowledge to promote improvements in physiotherapy and interdisciplinary practice as it relates to the referred area and to facilitate the resolution of issues and advocate for the goals and objectives of physiotherapy as they relate to the specific clients/ patients.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Baccalaureate Degree in Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation Sciences and/or licensure with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia.
• Two (2) years of recent related experience including one year working with the designated patient population within BC Children’s Hospital or BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Plus 50 hours of post graduate course work/training related to additional procedures, techniques or job functions for assigned area.

You Will Also Have The Ability To

• Communicate effectively in groups, one-on-one and in writing.
• Work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Function as a team member, motivator and facilitator.
• Provide effective consultation.
• Develop educational programs and materials.
• Operate related equipment.
• Perform the duties of the job.
• Critically appraise research evidence.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What We Bring

• Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (0.40 FTE until October 31, 2025)

Wage: $41.32 to $51.40 per hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9 Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday and Wednesday, 0800 - 1600 Requisition # 160096E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What We Do

BCCH and BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA, BCCH and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us.

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