Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $42.56 - $52.95 Paid FTE 0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 0 Planned Start Date Apr. 14 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager with professional and clinical support from the Manager, Pain Program, and working without general supervision within an inter-professional, chronic disease management framework, the Physiotherapist-Pain Program, with the Pain Program inter-disciplinary team, assesses, plans, implements plans and evaluates plans for patients/clients with chronic pain. Responsible for planning and implementing patient education materials and sessions, referral to community resources, and setting up ongoing self-management and rehabilitation plans for patients/clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGraduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). Two (2) years' recent, related experience in tertiary level care chronic pain management/rehabilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And AbilitiesPrioritize, organize and problem-solve.Observe and assess clients/patientsExcellent inter-professional team and group leadership skills.Demonstrate sound judgment, tact and empathy.Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Work with others collaboratively.Foster good public relations.Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position.Operate related equipment, including computerized systems. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4134.pdf Additional information for applicants Education in Pain Specialty is an asset Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA