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 ABI Transitional Housing team at George Pearson Centre in Vancouver, BC. 

A new, innovative, and exciting Physiotherapist 2 position! You will support a regional ABI Transitional Housing Program that has been co-designed in collaboration with specialists from across VCH, including brain injury, rehabilitation, substance use, mental health and safety. This is the first program of its kind in BC - one that provides a healing, client-driven (“meeting the client where they are at” and “nothing about me without me”), transitional location for people after their acute brain injury and hospitalization. As part of an interdisciplinary team in a community program you will care for clients during transitions and support outreach. The ABI program also emphasizes a supportive and innovative training environment.

As the Physiotherapist 2 you are passionate about helping those most impacted by the housing and toxic drug supply crises and working within a team-based care environment that emphasizes trauma informed, harm reduction and culturally safe care. Be part of a new program that will provide hope at a critical moment. Apply today to join our team!

As a Physiotherapist working in VCH, you will:

• Plan, deliver, evaluate and provide care coordination to address the needs of clients and families experiencing physical or functional impairment and acute/chronic disease within community, ambulatory and institutional settings.

• Work without general supervision in a team based environment in partnership with the client, family members or significant others.

• Utilize educational resources and other health care professionals/providers as needed to deliver direct care through the development, implementation and adaptation of a care plan.

• Provide care management to assist clients to manage their own health care/navigate through various services available within the community setting in order to address the client’s functional/physical/social/cognitive/perceptual/environmental needs to maximize capabilities, community participation, recovery from, or adaptation to, illness/impairment.

• Contribute to the organization and the delivery of physiotherapy services by participating in program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).
• Valid BC Driver’s License. Local travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated program/area.
• Basic knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to develop rapport, trust and ethical relationships with clients/families, family care providers and other health care professionals
• General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative and health management and self-management support.
• Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
• Knowledge of transitions through continuums of care
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skill in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate to physiotherapy treatment.
• Basic computer literacy.

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.

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.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.