Physiotherapist

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Job Type: Full Time

Work Type: In Person

Hours: 35/wk

Wage: $41.52 - $51.28

About Community Services:

Sunshine Coast Community Services Society is a community-based organization that has been providing services for people on the Sunshine Coast since 1974. Our history is one of caring, commitment, and flexibility. We provide services through more than 30 programs all along the Coast in four key areas - Community Action and Engagement; Together Against Violence; Child and Family Counselling; and Family, Youth, and Children's Services. Our core values are those of social justice, inter-dependence, diversity, compassion, and respect. We are looking for staff who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in their community.

Summary:

The Physiotherapist performs assessments and provides direct intervention and consultation services to children, their families and caregivers. Using a family-centered, strengths-based approach, the Physiotherapist helps children develop to their maximum potential. The Physiotherapist is a sole charge position that works collaboratively with the Early Intervention Team and reports to the Manager, Child and Youth Services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements the Physiotherapy Program in accordance with Sunshine Coast Community Services policies.
• Participates as part of a health care team.
• Develops appropriate caseload management strategies.
• Performs specialized assessments and techniques.
• Provides goal directed treatment programs.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Degree in Physiotherapy from an approved university program.
• Eligibility for membership in CPA and registered with CPTBC.
• Pediatric experience, at least one year is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of the Local, Provincial, and Federal legislation and regulations as relevant to the work.
• Experience working effectively and in a non-judgmental manner with clients from different cultures, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Why Work for Community Services?

SCCSS offers competitive transparent wages, a variety of paid leaves, benefits, and employer contributed MPP plan. Paid leave includes 3 weeks’ vacation during the first year, up to 4 weeks sick leave, and 1-week special leave. SCCSS covers 100% of the cost of benefits and 75% the cost of long-term disability. SCCSS offers opportunities for professional growth and to truly make a difference in the community.

This job requires an on-site presence.

SCCSS encourages all interested candidates to apply, but only those selected will be contacted.