Physiotherapist Supervisor (S1A)
About The Position
Practices within a resident/client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the organization. Supports the interdisciplinary program/team in achieving program and resident/client goals, supervises designated staff, schedules and coordinates work assignments and establishes priorities and problem solves. Participates in quality improvement activities and supports clinical innovation. Responsible for all clinical aspects of the assigned caseload as they relate to physical therapy practice, utilizing recognized physiotherapy assessment and intervention approaches. Works collaboratively with members of the health care team, including residents and families, to set physical performance and capacity goals, evaluate response to treatment and develop long term care plans.
Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy from a recognized program
- Two (2) years of recent and related clinical experience
- Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)
- Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physical Therapy Association (CPA) or the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC)
- Broad knowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice within a resident and family centred model of care
- Broad knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners
- Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in resident care
- Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice related to residential care, gerontology and chronic disease management
- Broad knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests and measures
- Broad knowledge of physiotherapy interventions as related to seniors and residential care populations
- Basic knowledge of research process and methodology
- Demonstrated ability to teach and empower residents to assume control over their health
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as member of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and mentor staff
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with residents and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies
- 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
- Demonstrated skill in physiotherapy techniques and use of applicable equipment and supplies
- Demonstrated computer skills including ability to effectively use computerized resident care information system
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check
Responsibilities
- Supervises designated staff
- Schedules and coordinates work assignments
- Establishes priorities and problem solves
- Participates in quality improvement activities
- Supports clinical innovation
- Responsible for all clinical aspects of the assigned caseload as they relate to physical therapy practice, utilizing recognized physiotherapy assessment and intervention approaches
- Works collaboratively with members of the health care team, including residents and families, to set physical performance and capacity goals, evaluate response to treatment and develop long term care plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
