Come work as a Physiotherapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available. 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Physiotherpist to join the team at Vancouver General Hospital, working as a Clinical Specialist. Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist with VCH you will:

• Specialize in acute and chronic disease management and pulmonary rehabilitation care from a physiotherapy perspective.
• Provide consultation and advice for health care providers in hospitals and the community on a national and international level.
• Review literature, analyse trends and recommend changes to modify/change current clinical practices.
• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and teach students and staff.
• Initiate and participate in research activities.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration with the College of Physiotherapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).
• Five (5) years' recent, related experience providing interventions related to complex respiratory and chronic disease management, and successful completion of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid Driver's License and access to personal car may be required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to chronic lung disease and respiratory conditions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Broad knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of the College of Physiotherapists of British Columbia standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to make public/professional presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader, motivator and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to teach both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, other health care staff, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and materials.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Documented involvement as a research investigator and/or published researcher.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to the treatment of clients with chronic lung disease and respiratory conditions.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.

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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.