Physiotherapist

Description JOB SUMMARY

Within the context of a client directed framework and continuum based care model, and the vision and values of the organization, the Physiotherapist plans, delivers, evaluates and provides care coordination to address the needs of clients and families experiencing physical impairment and acute/chronic disease within community, ambulatory and institutional settings. Collaborates with family members or significant others, inter-disciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to address the client’s functional/physical/social/cognitive/perceptual/environmental needs to maximize capabilities, community participation, recovery from, or adaptation to, illness/impairment and achieve excellence in health services and education. Contributes to the organization and the delivery of physiotherapy services by participating in program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Degree in physiotherapy or rehabilitation medicine. Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC). As required, valid BC Driver’s License. Local travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge & AbilitiesBasic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated program/area.Basic knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests and measures.Broad knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.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.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Skill in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate to physiotherapy treatment.Basic computer literacy. The Downtown Eastside (DTES) Community Pain Services provides a wide range of services for chronic pain management to VCH Primary Care Teams. Working in an interdisciplinary health care team, this program works with clients to assess, diagnose, and treat chronic pain. 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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. Details 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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.