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Provide competent, safe, and ethical physiotherapy care to people and their families in Primary Care settings.
Practice in accordance with the college practice standards outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
Function as a member of an interprofessional team and apply best practice.
Provide clinical follow-up according to the person’s Primary Care Plan and personal goals of care.
Support people and their families to achieve and maintain optimal health.
Collaborate with the interprofessional team to inform and develop plans of care.
Teach clients and others one-on-one and in groups.
Integrate best practice and current research evidence into professional practice decisions and actions.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the interprofessional team.
Resolve conflicts effectively.
Organize work, set objectives, establish priorities, and manage time and resources.
Promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and supervise responsibilities of others (as applicable).
Promote staff morale, engagement, and innovation; support implementation of Northern Health policies and protocols.
Maintain ongoing professional development
Requirements summary
Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
Two (2) years experience in acute care, long term care, or community setting.
Valid BC Driver’s license where required.
Ability to teach clients and others one-on-one and in groups.
Demonstrated communication skills (oral, written, and computer communication) and ability to resolve conflict.
Demonstrated critical thinking and decision making using a systems approach.
Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives, establish priorities, and manage time and resources.
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
Demonstrated computer skills including Meditech and Windows-based programs; data analysis and reporting skills; email and word processing.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British ColumbiaConflict resolutionTime and resource managementPhysical ability to perform the duties of the positionComputer skills including Meditech and Windows-based programsProblem-solving using data from multiple sourcesSupervising responsibilities of othersEmail and word processingOperating related equipment as requiredIntegrating best practice and current research evidenceFostering teamwork and commitment to excellence in client careData analysis and reporting toolsTeaching clients and others one-on-one and in groupsEffective communication with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and interprofessional team members (oral, written, and computer communication)
Job description
Position Summary
Are you a registered Physiotherapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, and within an idealized system of services built on a foundation of Primary Care where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams. The Primary Care Physiotherapist practices in accordance with the college practice standards outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. The Primary Care Physiotherapist functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practice to provide competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. The Primary Care Physiotherapist provides care that includes clinical follow up according to the person’s primary Care Plan and the person’s personal goals of care to inform plans of care developed collaboratively with the interprofessional team. The Primary Care Physiotherapist will support people and their families to achieve and maintain optimal health by performing the duties and responsibilities outlined below. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tuesday and Wednesday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30 Qualfications
Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
Two (2) years experience in acute care, long term care, or community setting
Valid BC Driver’s license where required. Skills and Abilities:
Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach.
Benefits
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
Employee referral program with attractive incentives
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits including extended health and dental
Access to outdoor activities and shortest commutes in BC
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions
Municipal pension plan (for part-time and full-time employees)
Option for casual employees to pay for benefits
Critical thinking and decision making using a systems approach
Promoting cooperation among the interdisciplinary team
Collaborating across disciplines
Leadership and promoting staff morale, engagement, and innovation
Creative planning for change and implementation of policies/protocols
Ongoing professional development of self and others
Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and innovation. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Where you will be working: Primary and Community Care Northern Health’s approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.
Community
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Houston More about Northern Health Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC. What Northern Health Has to Offer You! Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being.
Here’s what we provide:
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions. Important Application Information Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
Program certificates or diplomas.
High school, college, or university transcripts.
Cover letter and resume (recommended). International Applicants Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our
Northern
Health
Careers page: Information for international applicants
