Vancouver - Physiotherapist 2 - Pediatric

Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr. Job Summary:Come work as a Physiotherapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Physiotherapist to join the team working out of the Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Physiotherapist you will:

• Provide physiotherapy services to specific children (0 –19 years old) with physical, neurological and developmental challenges and to those who require episodic or palliative care.
• Coordinate the care plan for children with complex health needs and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational agencies and other health care professionals/providers/community agencies to achieve excellence in health services and education.

• Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC).
• Two (2) years’ recent related clinical experience with the designated client population including care management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

• Considerable knowledge in the assessment of neurological, physical and developmental problems and an understanding of available equipment and its appropriate use including wheelchairs, standing frames, walkers and orthotics.
• Broad knowledge of CPTBC standards of practice and guidelines for physiotherapy
• Demonstrated ability to assess and provide interventions for children living with complex health issues
• Demonstrated ability to assess and provide interventions for children living with complex heath issues
• General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths -based

• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within a family directed service philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a risk management approach and ethical decision-making principles to complex family and complex health situations.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with care management theory, diversity and multicultural health care

• Working knowledge of the principles of adult learning and group dynamics.
• Working knowledge of facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution techniques and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of standardized pediatric assessments as well as informal assessments.
• Demonstrated teaching/training skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver in-service education sessions to lay and professional groups.
• Demonstrated ability to prescribe and/or recommend a variety of rehabilitation equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain a variety of charts, records and reports related to work and to perform all duties with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently and to use a cooperative approach to program delivery.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR Techniques.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to deal with others tactfully, effectively and respectfully
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

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?

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

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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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.