Physiotherapist I, Vancouver BC, CANADA

Located 2 hours north of Seattle in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver Coastal Health is responsible for the delivery of about $2 billion in community, acute, and residential health care services to more than one million people in communities from Richmond through Vancouver, the North Shore, the Sunshine Coast, the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, Powell River, Bella Bella and Bella Coola.

Work Site:UBC Hospital - OASIS

Location:CANADA - Vancouver, BC

Status: Regular Full-Time

Start Date:As soon as possible

Salary:Grade 1 - $27.50 to $34.29 per hour

Hours:Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 0830-1630 and Wednesday, Thursday 1100-1900

Reference#:000626
Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, this is an opportunity to "get in on the ground floor" of this exciting cutting edge new programme. An interest, or previous experience in osteo-arthritis would be a great asset !!!



JOB SUMMARY:

Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC) as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the organization. Provides physiotherapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Performs assessments on client’s physical status, functional abilities and needs and goals, establishes a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, develops and implements an intervention strategy, evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicates with the client/family and health care team members. Contributes to the organization and delivery of physiotherapy services, and participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.
REQUIREMENTS
Baccalaureate in Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation Sciences from a recognized program. Current and ongoing registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).


Broad knowledge of Physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care. Broad knowledge of the CPTBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners. Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).