Physiotherapist, Seniors Health (219805)

In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and working without general supervision and as a part of the interdisciplinary Seniors Health program the Seniors Health physiotherapist supports prevention provides assessment and treatment of injury pain disease and/or disorders that impacts the clients movement function and health status for the target population (clients generally over 75 with cognitive impairment and and/or other indicators of frailty). Within the Seniors & Spiritual Health secondary level consultation service model the physiotherapist contributes to the programs interdisciplinary comprehensive geriatric screen and focused assessment through evidence-informed practice by:

• Demonstrating knowledge in function and mobility and provides team leadership in the promotion improvement and maintenance of the mobility health and well-being of seniors.
• Collecting and reviewing information related to the clients prior functional abilities physical performance and participation.
• Assessment: may include examination of joint integrity and mobility gait and balance muscle performance motor function cardiorespiratory function pain neuromotor and sensorimotor development posture cardiovascular and work capacity cognition and mental status skin condition accessibility and environmental review.
• Identifying the personal and environmental factors affecting clients functional abilities physical performance and participation.
• Delivering physiotherapy services in a safe physical environment for self other team members and staff.
• Performing physiotherapy interventions in accordance with client consent and in a safe and effective manner.
• Physiotherapy Interventions: may include education and consultation therapeutic exercise soft tissue and manual therapy techniques including manipulation electro-physical agents and mechanical modalities functional activity training cardio-respiratory and neuromotor techniques and prescribing aids and devices.
• Determining the clients need for supervision and implements appropriate monitoring during specific physiotherapy interventions.
• Providing information/education to the client about health promotion self-management and relevant services with respect to his/her unique condition.

Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). Knowledge of current standards for Physiotherapists in the province of British Columbia. Knowledge of and experience in the processes related to continuous quality improvement. Three (3) years of recent clinically related experience including a combination of experience related to working with the frail elderly population or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Valid BC Drivers License.