Vancouver, Canada Temporary,Full-Time
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• Save job Program Share on social media Category Therapy Services Requisition number 205935E Date posted 10/23/2026 Job Summary In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Physiotherapist II focuses on promoting physical function, fitness and motor performance to contribute to a client’s/ patient’s overall cognitive, perceptual, social and emotional well-being within the context of a client and family centered care model for an assigned area within Children’s & Women’s Health Centre, a Provincial Resource Centre. In accordance with established Physiotherapy standards of professional practice and using advanced knowledge and skill, advanced clinical theory and evidence based practice gained through additional education, training and experience the Physiotherapist II provides therapeutic, clinical, diagnostic and preventative services to clients, families and the community to develop functional solutions for the day-to-day problems in the lives of clients and their various environments. The Physiotherapist II utilizes an in-depth knowledge of musculosketetal growth and development, biomechanics of human movement, kinesiology, pathology, cardiorespiratory function and neurology. The Physiotherapist II participates in program development focusing on the assigned area and participates in education and research activities. Duties/Accountabilities
• Provides Physiotherapy assessments using advanced skill, knowledge and clinical reasoning within assigned area.
• Applies advanced clinical knowledge and reasoning to the development and implementation of Physiotherapy treatment programs for clients/ patients including developing innovative solutions to assessment and treatment issues.
• Documents information including relevant clinical data, assessments, treatment plans and progress reports and care plans.
• Assesses the need for specific client/patient equipment including home/ lifestyle adaptations on and off-site and assists clients/ patients and families to obtain specific equipment to meet the individual needs of the client/ patient by performing duties such as communicating both verbally and in writing with agencies regarding the specific needs of the client/ patient and requesting funding and liaising with suppliers regarding equipment needs.
• Maintains communication with clients/ patients and families and/ or caregivers in order to foster optimal progress for the client/ patient through methods such as establishing and maintaining supportive, collaborative and therapeutic relationships.
• Develops and/ or participates in client/ patient and family education including establishing treatment/care programs.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary groups and/ or teams including individuals such as physicians, nursing staff and other paramedical professionals by performing duties such as providing consultation, clinical advice, input and suggestions related to the management of the referred client/patient or group of clients/ patients within assigned area to ensure that quality care is delivered.
• Participates on qualified committees/ teams and designated programs through methods such as attending meetings, providing written/ verbal advanced knowledge to promote improvements in physiotherapy and interdisciplinary practice as it relates to the referred area and to facilitate the resolution of issues and advocate for the goals and objectives of physiotherapy as they relate to the specific clients/ patients.
• Collaborates with relevant senior personnel to develop research proposals and participates in conducting approved research projects in collaboration with relevant personnel through methods such as drafting research proposals, providing information on proposed budgets,



collecting data, analyzing data, summarizing information and participating in disseminating research findings.
• Participates in orientation and training for others such as therapists, inter-disciplinary team members including in-services, continuing education and mentorship utilizing accepted learning principles and resources; develops educational materials as required including pamphlets.
• Responds to inquiries from the community both locally and provincially regarding assessment and treatment protocols within the assigned area through methods such as providing advice and intervention techniques and/ or making referrals to appropriate resources; advises when on-site assessment and/or treatment is recommended.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities related to Physiotherapy by methods such as selecting and utilizing outcome measurements, evaluating effect of changes in client/patient focused practice and recommending new or revisions to policies, procedures and protocols.
• Participates in instructing/supervising students by performing duties such as providing supervision, clinical education and guidance and performance evaluation.
• Maintains and updates knowledge in Physiotherapy by methods such as reviewing literature, consultation with other professionals and attendance/participation at relevant education programs and sharing of information with colleagues and multi-disciplinary team, in order to contribute to the continuing improvement of care in Therapy Services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Training and Experience
• Baccalaureate Degree in Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation Sciences and/or licensure with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia.
• Two (2) years of recent related experience including one year working with the designated patient population within BC Children’s Hospital or BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Plus 50 hours of post graduate course work/training related to additional procedures, techniques or job functions for assigned area.
• For details on the education, training and experience reference above see attached sheet for assigned area. Skills And Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in groups, one-on-one and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, motivator and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to critically appraise research evidence. Apply Save job Back to search result SVG Internal job portal Current employees must apply through the internal job portal (link is external) . If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail [email protected] (link sends email) with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting. SVG PHSA’s values and Coast Salish Teachings PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. PHSA’s values are: Compassion, Respect, Equity, Courage, Innovation. In addition, PHSA accepted six Coast Salish Teachings from Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper Shane Pointe,



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