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 Manager, provides regional expertise on Physiotherapy professional practice standards and practice issues across Island Health service areas. Is accountable to ensure staff across disciplines and sectors attain excellence through the assessment, development, provision and evaluation of clinical and educational strategies that support and improve patient/client centered care and outcomes.
Develops, implements and evaluates guidelines, practice standards and associated resources and instruments for achieving and maintaining professional standards throughout the continuum of health services as required by service area. Collaborates with colleagues in other disciplines and service areas to ensure appropriate staff development and participation in education, research, accreditation, utilization management and continuous quality improvement initiatives within Island Health portfolios and other jurisdictions.
Accountable to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist
- Post secondary courses in Adult Education, Process Improvement and/or Change Management
- Three (3) or more years of direct experience in adult education, quality improvement and/or policy/procedural development
- Experience working with Indigenous groups and fostering Indigenous relations with a focus on Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
- Knowledge of program relevant legislation, policies and standards
- Knowledge of current, evidence-based gerontological issues and standards
- Valid BC Driver's License
An equivalent combination of Training and Experience may be considered.
Skills And Abilities
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Ability to provide leadership to staff and peers.
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Ability to work independently.
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Effective interpersonal, organizational and teaching skills.
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Ability to communicate with clients and their families, physicians and colleagues from within Island Health as well as external organizations.
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5424.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 Manager, provides regional expertise on Physiotherapy professional practice standards and practice issues across Island Health service areas. Is accountable to ensure staff across disciplines and sectors attain excellence through the assessment, development, provision and evaluation of clinical and educational strategies that support and improve patient/client centered care and outcomes.
Develops, implements and evaluates guidelines, practice standards and associated resources and instruments for achieving and maintaining professional standards throughout the continuum of health services as required by service area. Collaborates with colleagues in other disciplines and service areas to ensure appropriate staff development and participation in education, research, accreditation, utilization management and continuous quality improvement initiatives within Island Health portfolios and other jurisdictions.
Accountable to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist
- Post secondary courses in Adult Education, Process Improvement and/or Change Management
- Three (3) or more years of direct experience in adult education, quality improvement and/or policy/procedural development
- Experience working with Indigenous groups and fostering Indigenous relations with a focus on Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
- Knowledge of program relevant legislation, policies and standards
- Knowledge of current, evidence-based gerontological issues and standards
- Valid BC Driver's License
An equivalent combination of Training and Experience may be considered.
Skills And Abilities
-
Ability to provide leadership to staff and peers.
-
Ability to work independently.
-
Effective interpersonal, organizational and teaching skills.
-
Ability to communicate with clients and their families, physicians and colleagues from within Island Health as well as external organizations.
-
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
-
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5424.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.