PTRC Physical Therapist

Job summary

Independently assess, diagnose, treat, manage, refer, and discharge a diverse range of patients while providing high-quality, evidence-informed care and maintaining the clinic’s caseload targets. Communicate with referring physicians and other healthcare professionals, and contribute to quality improvement and clinic initiatives.

Job details

Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Physical Therapist Job Title PTRC Physical Therapist Department Administrative Support | Department of Physical Therapy | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $7,158.42 - $10,292.25 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date October 18, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date November 1, 2027 At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic is a student-led, fee-for-service Clinic owned and operated by the Department of Physical Therapy within the Faculty of Medicine to provide high-quality physical therapy care grounded in the best available evidence and serve patient populations within the community. This Part-Time Physical Therapist role for the UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic will be responsible for assessing and treating patients and maintaining the full and robust caseload the clinic requires to support student clinical placements. The candidate must demonstrate a strong desire and focus to provide an optimal clinical experience for patients. Organizational Status The Department of Physical Therapy provides the only provincial program for the education of entry-to-practice physical therapists. Through rigorous scholarly activity, high standards of instruction and creative opportunities for learning, the Master of Physical Therapy Program provides a strong foundation that supports the current and future practice of the profession. The Department is also a research-intensive unit with award winning faculty conducting state-of-the art healthcare research. This position will report directly to the Clinic Manger, PTRC and take direction from the Clinic Director, PTRC. Work Performed Independently manages own case load, providing comprehensive Physical Therapy services (assessment, diagnosis, treatment/appropriate management, onward referral, and discharge) to a complex range of patients/clients. Ensures the provision of evidence informed high-quality care to clients. Regularly reaches or exceeds PTRC targets for case-load metrics. Communicates with referring physicians and other health care professionals regarding clients’ needs. Collaborates on relevant quality improvement and clinic initiatives as requested. Acts in a professional manner at all times, ensuring client centered care to a diverse patient population. Consequence of Error/Judgement Inappropriate judgment, errors or inattention to detail in patient care, charting, etc. could result in adverse effects to the patients and their care, treatment and recovery. Inappropriate patient treatment could result in patients and their families becoming frustrated, angry or seeking compensation. Both could result in damage to the reputation of the PTRC and the Department of Physical Therapy and impact the long-term success of the clinic. Failure to maintain a full and robust caseload could negatively impact student progression in the MPT Program or their ability to graduate as well as negatively impacting the financial viability of the PTRC. Errors or lapses in judgement in relation to data privacy and security could jeopardize a patient’s right to privacy and damage the reputation of the PTRC and the Department of Physical Therapy. Supervision Received The candidate must be fully competent and independent in their abilities to assess and treat patients and will work independently with established guidelines and standards with wide latitude. Reports directly to the Clinic Manger, PTRC in regards to scheduling and policies and procedures for clinic operations. Takes advice and guidance on patient care from the Clinic Director, PTRC. Supervision Given None Minimum Qualifications Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Recently licensed Physical Therapist that holds current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia. Eligible for membership with the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Evidence of ongoing continuing education Excellence in oral and written communication

What you’ll do

Independently assess, diagnose, treat, manage, refer, and discharge a diverse range of patients while providing high-quality, evidence-informed care and maintaining the clinic’s caseload targets. Communicate with referring physicians and other healthcare professionals, and contribute to quality improvement and clinic initiatives.

Requirements

The preferred candidate is a recently licensed physical therapist with current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia and eligibility for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia. Ongoing continuing education, strong oral and written communication, independent clinical practice, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are also sought.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Physical Therapy Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Treatment Planning
• Patient Management
• Patient-Centered Care
• Evidence-Informed Practice
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Referral
• Discharge Planning
• Interprofessional Communication
• Quality Improvement
• Caseload Management
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Science & Research

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