About the role
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 Seating Department Supervisor and utilizing a client-centred approach and within the context of a multidisciplinary team, provides seating services for children and adult clients. Responsible for the seating assessment and the design, manufacture, and fitting of required systems and controls. Provides work direction to Technicians. Monitors achievement of service objectives and adheres to established budgetary guidelines.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy; and
- Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist; and
- Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA); and
- Three (3) years' recent related experience in seating and mobility assessment to prescribe custom and commercial equipment for clients with complex presentations such as pressure injuries, musculoskeletal asymmetries and deformities, pain, spasticity, or exploration of alternate drive controls. Additionally, experience with clients of all ages who have multiple diagnoses such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, MS, ALS, amputations, and many other conditions; and
- Valid BC Driver's License.
Or
- Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy; and
- Current practicing full registration with the current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist; and
- Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT); and
- Three (3) years' recent related experience in seating and mobility assessment to prescribe custom and commercial equipment for clients with complex presentations such as pressure injuries, musculoskeletal asymmetries and deformities, pain, spasticity, or exploration of alternate drive controls. Additionally, experience with clients of all ages who have multiple diagnoses such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, MS, ALS, amputations, and many other conditions.; and
- Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
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Clinical competency in the profession (occupational therapy or physical therapy) with emphasis on seating and mobility.
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Ability to work with children, youth, and adults and their families.
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
-
Ability to organize own time and responsibilities and to establish priorities.
-
Ability to work as a member of a team.
-
Analytical and decision-making skills.
-
Ability to work within budgetary parameters.
-
Ability to operate related equipment.
-
Physical ability to perform the duties required of the position.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD694.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
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 Seating Department Supervisor and utilizing a client-centred approach and within the context of a multidisciplinary team, provides seating services for children and adult clients. Responsible for the seating assessment and the design, manufacture, and fitting of required systems and controls. Provides work direction to Technicians. Monitors achievement of service objectives and adheres to established budgetary guidelines.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy; and
- Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist; and
- Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA); and
- Three (3) years' recent related experience in seating and mobility assessment to prescribe custom and commercial equipment for clients with complex presentations such as pressure injuries, musculoskeletal asymmetries and deformities, pain, spasticity, or exploration of alternate drive controls. Additionally, experience with clients of all ages who have multiple diagnoses such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, MS, ALS, amputations, and many other conditions; and
- Valid BC Driver's License.
Or
- Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy; and
- Current practicing full registration with the current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist; and
- Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT); and
- Three (3) years' recent related experience in seating and mobility assessment to prescribe custom and commercial equipment for clients with complex presentations such as pressure injuries, musculoskeletal asymmetries and deformities, pain, spasticity, or exploration of alternate drive controls. Additionally, experience with clients of all ages who have multiple diagnoses such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, MS, ALS, amputations, and many other conditions.; and
- Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
-
Clinical competency in the profession (occupational therapy or physical therapy) with emphasis on seating and mobility.
-
Ability to work with children, youth, and adults and their families.
-
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
-
Ability to organize own time and responsibilities and to establish priorities.
-
Ability to work as a member of a team.
-
Analytical and decision-making skills.
-
Ability to work within budgetary parameters.
-
Ability to operate related equipment.
-
Physical ability to perform the duties required of the position.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD694.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.