Physiotherapist 2 - Pediatric

Posted 13 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Richmond, BC

Salary

dollar sign 42.560 to 52.950 per hour

Job Description

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 Special Needs Program in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Physiotherapist with VCH, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 & 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
General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
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 paediatric 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.

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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. 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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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.

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is one of five regional health authorities that work under the Ministry of Health together, with the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), to provide high-quality, appropriate and timely health services to British Columbians. VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering care to more than one million B.C. residents living in Vancouver, the North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast and the Central Coast. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care across the full continuum in areas including public health, primary care, acute services, community-based long-term care and home health, mental health, substance use, and research. We are an organization fully committed to supporting healthy lives in healthy communities with the robust resources of more than 27,000 staff, 3,200 medical staff, 13 hospitals, 55 long-term care and assisted living sites, a number of urgent primary care centres, and 17 community health centres.