Job Description

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 Acute Medicine teams at Vancouver General Hospital, working as a Clinical Mentor. This Clinical Mentor position is specifically for Vancouver General Hospital\'s Physiotherapy Department and will report to the Patient Services Manager (OT/PT).

You will play an active role mentoring other physiotherapists and supporting their learning needs. As a mentor, you will provide elbow to elbow support, share your knowledge and wisdom, respond to immediate practice questions, serve as a role model, motivator and provide guidance where needed.

A successful Clinical Mentor will consistently exhibit listening skills, excellent communication skills, strong clinical skills and leadership skills. Apply today to join our team!

As a Physiotherapist with VCH you will:

• Work in a team based environment and provide therapeutic interventions to designated clients/residents.
• Participate as a member of an integrated collaborative health care team.
• Assess clients\'/residents\xe2\x80\x99 physiotherapy needs, functional abilities and goals, establish a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, develop and implement an intervention strategy, evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicate with the client/family and health care team members.
• Implement physiotherapy care plans, evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicate with the client/resident/family and health care team members.
• Support the Practice Coordinator and Educator.
• Participate in program development and evaluation, focusing on mentorship and education services.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with program and team members as well as with the Practice Coordinator in promotion of continuous quality improvement, implementation of interdisciplinary research, and coordination activities required for progressive educational and clinical practice programs.
• As appropriate, facilitate staffing and scheduling activities for the designated client care area by working with the Operations Manager, Practice Coordinator and clerical support staff, and making recommendations for temporary adjustments in clinical assignments based on shifts without backfill and short call and booked leave needs.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree in Physical Therapy from a recognized program.
• Additional three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 recent, related experience, including one (1) year\'s related mentoring, preceptoring, coaching and/or group facilitation experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of Physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of the CPTBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).
• Basic knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests and measures.
• 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 knowledge of clinical practice related to treatment and care of the designated patient/client population.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a culturally safe and respectful manner, with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients/clients and their circle of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, resource, motivator and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate techniques and facilitate learning.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Skill in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities 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 2023.

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

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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