Regional Physiotherapy New Graduate Educator

Description

JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, works in a team-based environment and is charged with providing discipline specific education and expertise across the health authority. The Regional Educator provides clinical and educational support to designated staff within Vancouver Coastal Health a majority of the time. Plans, implements and evaluates educational programs, including for new graduates and other staff including employed students, provides training in practice including modifying techniques and equipment, assisting with the development and roll out of new clinical practices and providing staff with information on new or changed therapeutic procedures and practices. Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care providers regarding clinical concerns or requirements to gather information for ongoing improvement of client care. Provides training in Physiotherapy practices including leading knowledge transfer of best practice evidence, modifying techniques, assisting with the development of new clinical practices and providing staff with information on new or changed therapeutic procedures and practices. Gathers information for ongoing improvement and demonstrates expertise and leadership of physiotherapy services. Maintains and updates own knowledge of clinical and professional practice, including hands-on clinical competencies by working directly with patients, clients, residents.

 

This Regional Physiotherapist Educator will be designated to support practice for Physiotherapists who have recently graduated and are transitioning to the workplace by providing orientation, education, support and clinical guidance for Physiotherapists during the first 18 months of work after graduation. This regional physiotherapist educator will initiate and participate in knowledge translation activities and facilitate an evidence based culture and community of practice among new graduates.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Degree in Physiotherapy, five (5) years' recent, related broad physiotherapy experience in a variety of practice areas. Completion of a professional instructional program for teaching. Experience creating educational materials, implementing education strategies, utilizing knowledge translation abilities, and experience mentoring students, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Master’s Degree in Education preferred. Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).Suggested membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the Physiotherapy Association of BC. Valid BC Driver’s License as local area travel within the VCH geographical region requires the use of a vehicle.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of organization policies, legislation, procedures, and standards of care.Comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.Broad knowledge of the established provincial standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.Broad knowledge of education theoryBroad knowledge of tele-health and technology based learningBroad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.Demonstrated ability to develop and construct effective and dynamic education modulesDemonstrated ability to lead, coach, facilitate and teach.Demonstrated ability in education strategiesDemonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of enquiry and evidence based practice.Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing and deal effectively with, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, patients and their circle of care, and outside agencies.Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Computer literacy related to tele-health and technology-based learning; and with spreadsheet and database skills.Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.