Physiotherapist Coordinator

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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, the Coordinator, Physiotherapy is responsible for the day-to-day operation, supervision and direction of designated staff in the Physiotherapy Department. This includes participating in establishing and meeting annual objectives; clinical leadership for Physiotherapy, participating in program and service delivery planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned areas; and budgetary input and implementation. This position collaborates with the manager, the Coordinator of Occupational Therapy, and the leaders in Speech Language Pathology.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist.
• Graduate of a recognized Physiotherapy program.
• Knowledge of current physiotherapy modalities and scope of practice. Knowledge of the processes related to continuous quality improvement; knowledge of business management practices related to operations of hospital services; and
• five (5) years recent related experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory/management capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide professional and administrative leadership.
• Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, delegate, coordinate and evaluate services and staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, other health care providers, community agencies and the public.
• Demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Work as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Promote and foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5946.pdf