Physiotherapist | Community Home Health VIS-893

Description : Physiotherapist | Community Home Health VIS-893. Company : Interior Health Authority . Location : Kelowna

Position Summary Seeking new grad or experience Physiotherapists interested in joining Interior Health?s Community Rehabilitation Team within the Central Okanagan. Part-time availability may be considered with preference given to candidates who could provide a minimum of 3 days per week availability with some regularity. Flexible start times can be considered. Must be able to have access to a personal vehicle for client home visits with mileage reimbursed. Must be open to assignment to any of the four health units within the Central Okanagan. We welcome new grad Physiotherapists to apply. Within a Community Home Health position, a Physiotherapist works predominantly with a geriatric population, but can see clients of all ages (very rarely pediatric) and involves home visits and case management for clients needing physio consults and interventions to support safety and optimizing independence at home. The Physiotherapist will frequently provide rehab follow-up support for clients coming back home from an acute hospital or an inpatient rehab / convalescent period stay to ensure a successful transition when returning to their own homes. Shifts will be available on a rotating basis weekdays and weekends. As a valued member of the Home Health team, you will be working closely with other community-based healthcare disciplines (i.e. Occupational Therapists, Rehab Assistants, Home Care Nurses, Palliative Care Team, Community Nurse Case Managers for Long-Term Care, Community Health Workers, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers and Transition Nurses) in providing client-centered care. Professional physiotherapy practice is supported at multiple levels. Locally by the Home Health Team and by the whole group of Community Physiotherapists from the Central Okanagan. Direct supervision for this group is provided by a Physiotherapy Section Head for Home and Community. General practice as part of a group led by a Physiotherapy Professional Practice leader, with operational oversight from an Allied Health Manager. All Physiotherapy clinicians are also enjoined to actively participate in a ?Community of Practice? (Physio Practice Council) established within the Health Authority, connecting Physiotherapists from other sites to discuss practical practice concerns and doubly serve as a venue for group mentoring and guidance. Specialty Education courses sponsored periodically by the health authority are offered to clinicians to help enhance effective, evidence-based practice approaches. Interior Health staff education opportunities are reimbursed per year based on an annual limit (and subject to manager approval). There is opportunity for growth within the department as well as within the health authority through various leadership roles and functions, whether participating in stretch assignments or leading Quality Improvement Projects. Join a fun, outgoing, dynamic team that is prepared to work together and collaborate together not only within Physiotherapy but within Allied Health and the bigger health care model. Qualfications ? Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC). ? Valid BC Driver?s license where required. We welcome upcoming MSc PT grads and PTs eligible for College registration transfer to apply!
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