Regional Clinical Resource Educator - Physical Therapy
Regional Clinical Resource Educator - Physical Therapy
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Come work as a Regional Clinical Resource Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Regional Clinical Resource Educator to join the Physiotherapy Professional Practice team in Vancouver BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Resource Educator with VCH you will:
- Be designated as the Regional Clinical Resource Educator specializing in advanced practice for the designated populations from a physical therapy perspective.
- Provide regular and ongoing clinical consultation clinical guidance and clinical/ technical education for physical therapists working with this population across the health authority.
- Analyse literature and trends.
- Identify staff educational needs.
- Develop implement and evaluate educational programs and clinical practice standards and guidelines in collaboration with Clinical Education Practice Leadership and Operations partners.
- Recommend changes to modify/change current clinical practices.
- Provide formal feedback and contribute to certain aspects of the evaluation on clinical/technical competency of clinicians.
- Initiate and participate in knowledge translation activities and facilitate an evidence-based culture and community of practice.
- This position will support Rehabilitation Assistants.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Degree in Physical Therapy.
- Five (5) years recent related physical therapy experience in the designated practice area.
- Completion of a professional instructional program for teaching.
- Experience as an advanced practitioner and/or clinical instructor in interventions related to the designated populations creating educational materials implementing education strategies utilizing knowledge translation abilities or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Masters Degree in Education preferred but not required.
- Current full registration as a Physical Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
- Suggested membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
- Valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle as travel within the VCH geographic area may be required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of Physical therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model.
- Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based Physical therapy practice related to specialty clinical area.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the standards and guidelines established by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and the Canadian PT Association.
- Comprehensive knowledge of legislation as pertaining to Physical therapy practice
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable VCH clinical practice guidelines policies procedures and standards of care.
- General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety and to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of teaching/guiding/coaching approaches and strategies to include tele-health and on-line mediums.
- Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles methods and tools.
- Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
- Comprehensive knowledge of knowledge translation process and methodology.
- Demonstrated ability in evidence-based practices and ability to demonstrate teach consult orient and/or train both one-on-one and in groups.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with (both verbally and in writing) and to deal effectively with co-workers physicians other health care professionals clients and their families and external agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member mentor coach and facilitator.
- Demonstrated ability to plan organize and prioritize work and to adjust to new or unanticipated events.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
- Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and implement new projects.
- Demonstrated skill and ability to operate related equipment and techniques appropriate to clinical areas.
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Computer literacy to lead technology-based practice education and support.
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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
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 BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Employment Type
Full-Time
