Physical Therapist Physiotherapist 2 - Clinical Practice Leader - Cranbrook
Physical Therapist Physiotherapist 2 - Clinical Practice Leader - Cranbrook
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Come work as a Physical Therapist (Physiotherapist) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Physical Therapist (Physiotherapist) to join the Arthritis Program in Cranbrook BC working as a Clinical Practice Leader. Apply today to join our team!
As a Physical Therapist with VCH you will:
Be responsible for the clinical support of a physical therapy services section and provide physical therapy services to clients at the Cranbrook site of Mary Pack Arthritis to achieve quality client focused care
Coordinate daily physical therapy operations at the Cranbrook site by developing and implementing policies and procedures under the direction of the Regional Manager Clinical Programs.
Be responsbile for duties including:
developing and maintaining treatment standards.
planning evaluating and coordinating education treatment activities and research according to established policies and procedures.
Assess clients physical status functional abilities needs and goals establish a physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis develop and implement an intervention strategy evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention and communicate with the client/family and health care team members.
Contribute to the organization and delivery of physical therapy services and participate in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives meetings research and education.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation Sciences two 2 years recent related experience and completion of a Health Care Management Certificate or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC).
- Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Basic knowledge of evidencebased clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
- Broad knowledge of physical therapy standardized tests and measures.
- Broad knowledge of physical therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
- Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and clients both oneonone and in groups.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in a complex health care environment.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Skilled in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate for physical therapy treatment.
- Basic computer literacy.
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 Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publiclyfunded 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 employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Awardwinning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
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 equitydeserving 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 Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only shortlisted 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
