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PHYSIOTHERAPIST 1 - (Regular Part-time .60 FTE) - St. Marys Hospital - Sechelt, BC Job Type: Part Time Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Sechelt, BC, CANADA; Powell River, BC, CANADA; North Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Job Category: Therapy Industry: Healthcare Number Of Positions: 1 Date Posted: Jul 29, 2009 Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is focused on three integrated components of health care: Acute, Community and Primary Health. VCH operates 102 health care centres in 17 municipalities, including BCs largest hospital and one of Canadas largest research institutes. Our specialties include Trauma, Neurosciences, Bone Marrow Transplants, Burns and Plastics, Solid Organ Transplant, Public/Community Health and Mental Health. Our talented, dedicated health care teams characterize the cultures and lifestyles of our coastal mountain communities and the city of Vancouver. Job Title: Physiotherapist 1 Work Site: St. Marys Hospital Status: Regular Part-Time - Permanent (0.6 FTE) Start Date: AUG 07, 2009 Salary: $29.90 - $37.29 per hour Hours: 0830-1630 (hours may vary) Reference#: 028724 JOB SUMMARY:Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC) as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the organization. Provides physiotherapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Performs assessments on clients physical status, functional abilities and needs and goals, establishes a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, develops and implements an intervention strategy, evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicates with the client/family and health care team members. Contributes to the organization and delivery of physiotherapy services, and participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Baccalaureate in Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation Sciences from a recognized program.Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC). Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).Knowledge & AbilitiesBroad 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 standardised tests and measures.Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.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.Demonstrated skill in Physiotherapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.