Physiotherapist-Ridge Meadows Hospital-Maple Ridge

Physiotherapist – Ridge Meadows Hospital – Maple Ridge

Salary: CAD $42.56 – $52.95 per hour.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Physiotherapist to join our team located in Maple Ridge, B.C. Physiotherapists are an integral part of the health care team and provide support to many areas.

Maple Ridge is a community nestled at the south end of the Garibaldi Coast mountain ranges, with easy access via the Golden Ears Bridge and major highways. It offers an ideal blend of urban convenience and natural charm.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who excel in their fields, with career growth, a competitive compensation package (four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every day in health care.

Detailed Overview

Provides physiotherapy services in accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards of practice, Fraser Health mission, values and physiotherapy acute care standards, and in collaboration with the interprofessional care team to deliver patient and family centered care. Includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, patient consultation, and education to enable optimal health outcomes. Participates in approved physical therapy research, special projects, and program quality and safety activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides physiotherapy assessment of the patient's physical status, functional abilities, needs, and goals using evidence-based assessment methods, consulting with the health care team, performing examinations, and monitoring the patient's health to improve performance.
• Analyzes the patient's needs, establishes physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, and develops an evidence-based, outcome-focused intervention strategy.
• Implements interventions in accordance with established treatment guidelines and educates patients and caregivers regarding self-management, health promotion and injury/disability prevention.
• Participates in the interprofessional care planning process for patients as appropriate.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of interventions by ongoing assessment and monitoring of patient responses.
• Participates in maintaining seamless quality patient care by identifying appropriate referrals for physiotherapy services.
• Collaborates with patients and their families in developing the care plan and encourages family participation.
• Maintains a variety of records including patient files, documentation, and compiled statistics on workload activities.
• Delegates components of treatment to rehabilitation assistants by providing direction and instruction.
• Acts as a physiotherapy resource to other physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, and students.
• Participates in team/program activities required to enhance and optimize delivery of care and to facilitate evidence-based practice.
• Participates in approved research, special projects and committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a patient and family-centered model of care.
• Knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia standards of practice and practice guidelines.
• Knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques.
• Broad knowledge of other health care professions and their role in patient care.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants and members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to teach and provide effective consultation to patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants and other health care professionals.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to establish workload priorities and adjust to unexpected events.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. Fraser Health is committed to planetary health, diversity, inclusivity, equity and cultural safety in all aspects of care and service. All Fraser Health employees are treated with respect, caring, and trust. Fraser Health actively supports an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe hiring practice and provides an equitable and inclusive hiring experience for all candidates.

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