Job Summary:
Come work as a Advanced Practice Physiotherapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to join the Integrated Spine Clinic team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!


As a Advanced Practice Physiotherapist with VCH you will make your impact by:

• Acting as the first point of contact for consultation and assessment of patients referred to the McLean Integrated Spine Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital.
• Being a part of an interdisciplinary team with spine surgeons and other medical practitioners to address the needs of patients with spine pain issues.
• Being the first and primary point of contact for the consultation and physical assessment of patients with spine pain.
• Utilization of decision support tools to assist in the triage of referred patients, the physiotherapist will provide patients with timely access to assessment and a shared-care management plan that emphasizes patient education and self-management strategies.
• Developing with consultation of a surgical team member as required.

Qualifications:
Education & Experience

• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC).
• Five (5) years? clinical experience including three (3) years? clinical experience in the musculoskeletal-spine area.
• Successful completion of the ISAEC training module and a relevant diagnostic imaging course.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of physiotherapy theory, and practice within a client and family centred model.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the standards and guidelines established by the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation as pertaining to physiotherapy practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable VCH clinical practice guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of indications for surgery and risks/benefits for surgery and the differentiation between inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of related clinical decision making tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of knowledge translation process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with (both orally and in writing), and to deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care professionals, clients and their families, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, mentor, coach and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unanticipated events.
• Demonstrated ability to guide others in practice changes and updates.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and implement new projects.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to operate related equipment and techniques appropriate to clinical areas.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  Computer literacy to lead technology based practice education and support.

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 (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 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

Diversity, equity, 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 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.



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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.