Physiotherapist 2 - Transitional Long Term Care

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A PHYSIOTHERAPIST WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Physiotherapist to join the Transitional Long Term Care team at Dogwood Lodge in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Physical Therapy from a recognized program and two (2) years of recent and related clinical experience.
• Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physical Therapy Association (CPA) or the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Broad knowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice within a resident 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 resident care.
• Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice related to residential care, gerontology and chronic disease management.
• Broad knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of physiotherapy interventions as related to seniors and residential care populations
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower residents 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 member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and mentor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with residents 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 use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated computer skills including ability to effectively use computerized resident care information system.
• 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.
  As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Please refer the Job description for details