Physiotherapist 2 - Special Needs Program

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A PHYSIOTHERAPIST AT VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Physiotherapist to join the Special Needs Program working out of the West Vancouver Community Centre, and supporting various other sites across VCH. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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 -basedcare.
• 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 practice in working with children, families, care providers, professionals, special interest groups and the public.
• 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.
  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.

Please refer the Job description for details