Physiotherapist, Home Health - Chilliwack

Fraser Health•Chilliwack, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser Health is seeking a Physiotherapist for a Home Health position in Chilliwack. This role involves providing physiotherapy assessments and treatments to clients in community settings, supporting early discharge, preventing hospitalization, and facilitating independence at home. The physiotherapist will develop and implement client care plans, recommend and educate on equipment and adaptations, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The position also includes maintaining client records and statistical reports.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of Physiotherapy.
Two (2) years' recent related clinical experience in a community, geriatric or rehabilitation setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Physiotherapy.
Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.
Demonstrated knowledge of all physiotherapy regimes
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Demonstrated leadership and teaching skills
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
Ability to work effectively with others
Demonstrated knowledge of current development in physiotherapy
Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Responsibilities

Provides physiotherapy services to referred clients through assessment, consultation and interventions that promote functional independence and safety; provides therapeutic exercise programs that promote strength, range of movement, circulation and functional activity.
Collaborates with clients, families, caregivers, other healthcare professionals and staff to formulate client-centered goals; develops, implements and monitors care plans to ensure that the care plan attains client goals.
Evaluates effectiveness of direct clinical care and education provided to the client and their caregivers; role models and demonstrates direct client care skills to staff and students based on the application of current theories and concepts to ensure compliance with current standards of practice; provides input to the interdisciplinary team regarding changes to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness of client care and to the assigned program.
Recommends specific medical equipment, adaptations and aids such as walkers, ramps and house modifications to promote optimal client mobility, independence and safety; determines and applies the appropriate use of electrotherapy and other modalities to achieve symptom relief and improve physical function; educates clients/family/caregivers on mobility and/or transfer techniques, independent living skills, use of environmental and equipment adaptations and body mechanics.
Assesses client situation and determines appropriate tasks for delegation to a family member, care giver or community health worker; monitors and reviews specific tasks with the client, caregiver and/or community health worker to ensure delegation of tasks continues to be appropriate.
Acts as a resource to staff and other healthcare professionals on physiotherapy techniques for movement dysfunction; provides in-services and develops applicable resource material; acts as a client advocate by providing information and referring clients to community agencies, groups, support systems and outpatient physiotherapy, where appropriate.
Identifies staff learning needs, develops and provides orientation and education related to physiotherapy; completes required reports and records workload and related statistics; maintains files and records in accordance with program standards and procedures.
Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by evaluating clinical practice and generating recommendations for alternative approaches; consults with the Manager prior to the implementation of changes to current practice.
Maintains knowledge of current developments in evidence-based physiotherapy and practice by reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other healthcare professionals and attending relevant education programs; sets measurable performance goals and annual objectives in collaboration with the Manager.
Provides input to the Manager on the purchase of supplies, equipment and equipment repairs, as needed.
Assists with the facilitation of student placements and provides instruction and/or supervision to students during clinical placements, as assigned; evaluates and documents student's progress and performance.
Participates in research and special projects related to physiotherapy by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, identifying practices/issues, collecting and interpreting data and providing input for further analysis; participates on various committees, projects and delegated tasks to assist the development of Home Health programs, as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.