Physiotherapist 1 - Float

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

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 across Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• 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).
• Basic knowledge of physiotherapy standardised tests and measures.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Demonstrated skill in Physiotherapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  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.

Please refer the Job description for details