Are you looking to transform your physiotherapy practice to a new level and join a supportive team and an organization that prides itself on building an excellent work place?

We currently have an exciting multi-site opportunity for you to bring your skills as a Physiotherapist to our Patient Safety & Injury Prevention service. This position is based out of Surrey and also covers the South Fraser communities of Langley, Delta, and White Rock, British Columbia.

About Fraser Health Authority

Fraser Health is one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing health authorities. With over 25,000 employees, 2,500 physicians and nearly 6,500 volunteers, we serve more than 1.6 million people – over one third of the entire population in British Columbia.

Twelve acute care hospitals, BC’s first dedicated outpatient care and surgery centre and a wide range of services in public health, home health, mental health and long-term care facilities – all within Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Known as one of the most desirable place to live in the world, these dynamic communities along with inspiring scenery and easy access to an abundance of outdoor activities provide an amazing quality of life.

We are proud of the innovation, dedication, professionalism and tenacity of our physicians, employees and volunteers. More than any building or technology, it’s our people who make Fraser Health distinct.

Passionate about how valued Physiotherapists are in our organization and the role you will play? Keep reading.

The opportunities will allow you to:
•Assess clients’ physical status, functional abilities, needs, and goals to improve, maintain or support physical performance. •Provide patients with diagnosis, prognosis and develops short and long term goals to achieve optimal health outcomes. •Implement interventions in accordance with established treatment guidelines and educates patients and caregivers regarding self-management, health promotion and injury/disability prevention. •Collaborate and communicate with the multi- disciplinary team on issues that will affect the care, transfer and discharge plan for the patient. •Participate in maintaining seamless quality patient care by identifying appropriate referrals for physiotherapy services and support patient and family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan. •Provide physiotherapy information and in-services to a range of healthcare teams and attend meetings as a representative of physiotherapy. •Participate in team/program activities required to improve and optimize the delivery of care and to facilitate evidence-based practice. •Participate in approved physical therapy and interprofessional research, special projects, and committees including professional practice councils.
Education, Training and Experience:

Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).

Proven Abilities:

•Knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a patient and family centered model of care. •Strong awareness of the CPTBC standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners. •Broad knowledge of other medical professions and their role in patient care. •Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and all members of the interprofessional care team, both verbally (one-on-one and in groups) and in writing. •Comfortable teaching patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants and other health care providers. •Ability to work independently and in collaboration in a team environment. •Ability to establish workload priorities and adjust to unexpected events.

Have we interested you in finding out more about joining this amazing team? Want to know more?

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Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.