The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr. 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!
Key Responsibilities:
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
Develop and maintain treatment standards by planning, evaluating, and coordinating education, treatment activities and research according to established policies and procedures
Assess client's 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
Participate in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation Sciences, two (2) year's recent related experience and completion of a Health Care Management Certificate or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)
Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Basic knowledge of evidence-based 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
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 co-workers and clients both one-on-one 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
