Pediatric Physiotherapist – Permanent Part-time

Job Summary:

• This Pediatric Physiotherapist position is the School-Based Position. This is the physiotherapist for School District 79.
• This position is 21 hours a week (based on three 7 hour days, days and hours of work are flexible)
• This position is eligible for benefits
• Assesses and evaluates clients’ physical abilities using functional ability testing, other tests and procedures, observation, and physician referral notes.
• Plans and develops programs of physiotherapy derived from the assessment process. Makes program adjustments based on client progress.
• Prepares and maintains clinical and statistical records. Confers with other health care professionals to ensure coordinated and consistent client therapies.
• Implements physiotherapy programs such as motor learning, balance and coordination, gait training, exercise programs and prescription of adapted equipment. Uses a combination of supplemental home/work exercise regimes, electro/hydro-therapeutic and other mechanical equipment in individual and group setting

Education, Training and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
• Experience in Pediatrics would be an asset and mentorship is available

Qualifications: Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable about the principles of family centered practice
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Experience with a data management system
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team whose members have diverse backgrounds
• Ability to maintain current on best practice information

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work effectively with families, colleagues, volunteers, and organizations
• Current, satisfactory criminal record search
• Empathetic and flexible to meet the needs of families from diverse backgrounds

Advocacy:

• To advocate for individual clients and families so they obtain needed support
• To support families in advocating for their child
• To advocate for support and change within the systems that affect children and families

Please Note:

• • The successful candidate will begin employment at the Clements Building, days to be determined
  • This position will require a valid B.C. Driver’s License and use of personal vehicle for transportation
  • This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership
  • Applicants may request that a Union observer sit on the selection committee in the capacity of a disinterested party
  • This position may become open to external applicants on the eighth day of posting
  • If this position is advertised externally, closing date on external advertisement shall prevail
  • This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found

Please submit a summary of qualifications, including the competition number to careers@clementscentre.org For inquiries, please contact Kayla Clarke, Director of Child Development Teams: 250-746-4135 Ext. 234 kclarke@clementscentre.org