Physiotherapist, Seniors Health

at  Island Health

Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and working without general supervision, and as a part of the interdisciplinary Seniors Health program, the Seniors Health physiotherapist supports prevention, provides assessment, and treatment of injury, pain, disease and/or disorders that impacts the clients’ movement, function and health status, for the target population (clients generally over 75 with cognitive impairment and and/or other indicators of frailty). Within the Seniors & Spiritual Health secondary level consultation service model, the physiotherapist contributes to the program’s interdisciplinary comprehensive geriatric screen and focused assessment through evidence-informed practice by:

• Demonstrating knowledge in function and mobility and provides team leadership in the promotion, improvement, and maintenance of the mobility, health, and well-being of seniors.
• Collecting and reviewing information related to the client’s prior functional abilities, physical performance, and participation.
• Assessment: may include examination of joint integrity and mobility, gait and balance, muscle performance, motor function, cardiorespiratory function, pain, neuromotor and sensorimotor development, posture, cardiovascular and work capacity, cognition and mental status, skin condition, accessibility and environmental review.
• Identifying the personal and environmental factors affecting client’s functional abilities, physical performance, and participation.
• Delivering physiotherapy services in a safe physical environment for self, other team members, and staff.
• Performing physiotherapy interventions in accordance with client consent and in a safe and effective manner.
• Physiotherapy Interventions: may include education and consultation, therapeutic exercise, soft tissue and manual therapy techniques including manipulation, electro-physical agents and mechanical modalities, functional activity training, cardio-respiratory and neuromotor techniques, and prescribing aids and devices.
• Determining the client’s need for supervision and implements appropriate monitoring during specific physiotherapy interventions.
• Providing information/education to the client about health promotion, self-management, and relevant services with respect to his/her unique condition.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy. Current practising full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). Knowledge of current standards for Physiotherapists in the province of British Columbia. Knowledge of and experience in the processes related to continuous quality improvement. Three (3) years’ of recent clinically related experience including a combination of experience related to working with the frail elderly population or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver’s License.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, with other agencies and staff, and with clients and caregivers/families.
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to function independently prioritize, organize, plan and problem solve.
• Ability to use a collaborative approach to problem solving with community partners and within the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated contribution to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to geriatric clinical practice and patient/client care.
• Demonstrated critical and analytical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills.
• A working knowledge of current and future health care issues and the potential impacts on physical therapy clinical practice.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Principals in developing and delivering formal education.
• Travel is a requirement of this position; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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