Physiotherapist II, Critical Care - BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

PHSA

Oct 11, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
Vancouver

Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree in Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation Sciences and/or licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CSHBC).
Two (2) years of recent related experience including one year working with the designated patient population within BC Children’s Hospital or BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Plus 50 hours of post graduate course work/training related to additional procedures, techniques or job functions for assigned area.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in groups, one-on-one and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, motivator and facilitator.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and materials.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
Demonstrated ability to critically appraise research evidence.
Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Responsibilities

Provide Physiotherapy assessments using advanced skill, knowledge and clinical reasoning within assigned area.
Apply advanced clinical knowledge and reasoning to the development and implementation of Physiotherapy treatment programs for clients/ patients including developing innovative solutions to assessment and treatment issues.
Document information including relevant clinical data, assessments, treatment plans and progress reports and care plans.
Assess the need for specific client/patient equipment including home/ lifestyle adaptations on and off-site and assists clients/ patients and families to obtain specific equipment to meet the individual needs of the client/ patient by performing duties such as communicating both verbally and in writing with agencies regarding the specific needs of the client/ patient and requesting funding and liaising with suppliers regarding equipment needs.
Maintain communication with clients/ patients and families and/ or caregivers in order to foster optimal progress for the client/ patient through methods such as establishing and maintaining supportive, collaborative and therapeutic relationships.
Develop and/ or participate in client/ patient and family education including establishing treatment/care programs.
Participate in multi-disciplinary groups and/ or teams including individuals such as physicians, nursing staff and other paramedical professionals by performing duties such as providing consultation, clinical advice, input and suggestions related to the management of the referred client/patient or group of clients/ patients within assigned area to ensure that quality care is delivered.
Participate on professional committees/ teams and designated programs through methods such as attending meetings, providing written/ verbal advanced knowledge to promote improvements in physiotherapy and interdisciplinary practice as it relates to the referred area and to facilitate the resolution of issues and advocate for the goals and objectives of physiotherapy as they relate to the specific clients/ patients.
Collaborate with relevant senior personnel to develop research proposals and participates in conducting approved research projects in collaboration with relevant personnel through methods such as drafting research proposals, providing information on proposed budgets, collecting data, analyzing data, summarizing information and participating in disseminating research findings.
Participate in orientation and training for others such as therapists, inter-disciplinary team members including in-services, continuing education and mentorship utilizing accepted learning principles and resources; develops educational materials as required including pamphlets.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Physiotherapist II, Critical Care at BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre.

Where is this position located?

This position is located at 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2N9.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Baccalaureate Degree in Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation Sciences and/or licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CSHBC) is required, along with two years of recent related experience and 50 hours of post-graduate coursework/training.

What are the working hours for this job?

The working hours are Sunday to Wednesday, from 0800 to 1752.

Is there a preference for experience with certain patient populations?

Yes, at least one year of experience working with the designated patient population within BC Children’s Hospital or BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre is preferred.

What is the wage range for this position?

The wage range for this position is $42.56 to $52.95 per hour.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there are access to professional development opportunities through in-house training programs, including over 2,000 courses.

Is there a dedicated focus on Indigenous health and culturally safe practices?

Yes, the position requires a commitment to understanding legislative obligations and provincial commitments related to Indigenous Peoples and anti-racism initiatives.

What type of benefits does the position offer?

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan, psychological health and safety programs, holistic wellness resources, and more.

How do I apply for this position?

Applications can be submitted online, and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Is this a part-time or full-time position?

This is a regular, full-time position.

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Canada's first provincial health services authority. Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities – the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services. PHSA operates provincial programs including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Cancer, BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Transplant. It is also responsible for specialized provincial health services like chest surgery and trauma services, which are delivered in a number of locations in the regional health authorities.