Are you a Physiotherapist looking to be part of a diverse interdisciplinary Allied Health team with a fantastic culture doing impactful work while earning competitive pay?

Did we mention a great benefits package including pension and both unlimited massage and physiotherapy? 

Providence Health Care's Physiotherapy department is currently accepting applications for our acute, rehab, and long-term care teams at various sites. Our Physios are key members of our Allied Health team, working closely with other Allied disciplines like Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology as well as other members of our care teams to tackle the rewarding variety of treatment needs of the patient populations we serve. With a tight-knit and supportive departmental working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst practitioners dedicated to patient care, being a Physio at Providence provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development.

Want to learn more and find out if we have a position that might be a fit for you? Apply today, no cover letter required!

Your duties will include: 

• Performing physiotherapy assessments and treatments, including patient education and follow-up, as well as planning and implementing patient/resident care programs to prevent or alleviate movement dysfunction. 
• Educating patients/residents, families, and team members through various teaching methods.
• Supporting clinical research activities and data collection. 
• Maintaining patient/resident records in accordance with standards and policies.
• Staying updated on developments in physiotherapy through professional literature and education programs. 

Education: 

Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.

Skills & Abilities:  

• Effective communication skills with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. 
• Understanding of other healthcare disciplines and their roles in patient/resident care. 
• Skill in eliciting information to understand patient/resident situations thoroughly. 
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and guiding others through such issues. 
• Participation in research activities. 
• Capability to provide supervision and teaching to students. 
• Development and delivery of in-services and presentations. 

• Competitive salary: $42.56 - $52.95 CAD per hour, depending on experience 
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including unlimited physiotherapy and massage, as well as paid vacation
• Work-Life Balance: Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Providence is proud to offer a range of opportunities including full-time, part-time, and casual, with no evenings, limited weekends, and most shifts starting at 8AM and finishing by 4PM.
• Unionized Stability: Enjoy the consistency and security offered by a unionized role.   
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans! 
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.  
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. 

Who we are: 

Providence is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver’s beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, one of the largest referral centres for rehabilitation in British Columbia, and five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics. 

As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC’s most marginalized communities. Guided by the motto “how you want to be treated”, delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care is our mission.

Curious about working at PHC and the culture of our Allied Teams? Check out the videos below to learn more and meet some of the members of the team you'd be joining:

Your Day to Day: 

• Performs physiotherapy assessment and treatment, including patient/resident education and follow-up, utilizing recognized physiotherapy techniques and practices.
• Educates/counsels patients/residents, families and other team members through individual and/or group teaching methods such as one to one demonstration, in- services and provision of teaching materials.
• Contributes to the care team by promoting an interdisciplinary approach to patient/resident care.
• Provides clinical education and supervision to students as required.
• Participates in the quality assurance activities of physiotherapy such as the development, implementation, and evaluation of written procedures, standards; forms and patient/resident education materials and goals and objectives.
• Maintains patient/resident records by methods such as documenting patient/resident assessments, charting patient/resident information, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, and policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements and documenting for future reference.
• Acts as a resource to staff regarding areas of physiotherapy practice, such as effective body mechanics, ergonomic assessments and back care.
• Supports clinical research activities by generating questions, assisting in writing proposals, and participating in data collection and interpretation, within resources.
• Maintains knowledge of current developments in physiotherapy by reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals, and actively participating in relevant education programs.
• Provides work direction to support staff assigned to services area regarding treatment, preparation, and patient/resident related activities.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care!

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.