Salary: $44.05 - $52.82 per hour (BCGEU 16-P-PT grid)

Job Summary: The PT plans, develops, implements and evaluates physical therapy programs and services including specialized treatment when required: establishes and evaluates physical therapy practice standards; communicates client and program needs; carries out associated administrative duties; oversees the implementation of components

of the physical therapy care plans and activity programs by the caregiver, child care provider, or volunteer; provides consultative and educational services to professionals, agencies and the general public. This position reports to the Program Director of Sundrops Centre for Child Development (CARF accredited agency).

Education, Training and Experience

• Baccalaureate degree Physical Therapy from an accredited university program
• Registration in good standing with the College of Physical Therapist of British Columbia, and eligibility to register with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Several years experience in a clinical setting as a physical therapist; prefer experience working with pediatrics clients with complex medical conditions

Qualifications: Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable about the principles of family centered practice
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Experience with a data management system (preferably NucleusLabs)
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team whose members have diverse backgrounds

Personal Attributes

• Positive role model including modeling a healthy lifestyle
• Empathy, warmth, and understanding
• Ability to work effectively with families, colleagues, volunteers, and organizations
• Current, satisfactory criminal record search

Advocacy:

• To advocate for individual clients and families so they obtain needed support
• To support families in advocating for their child
• To advocate for support and change within the systems that affect children and families

Please Note:

• The successful candidate will begin employment at the Clements Building, 3 Days per week TBD, 8:30-16:00
• This position will require a valid B.C. Drivers License and use of personal vehicle for transportation
• This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership
• Applicants may request that a Union observer sit on the selection committee in the capacity of a disinterested party
• This position may become open to external applicants on the eighth day of posting
• If this position is advertised externally, closing date on external advertisement shall prevail
• This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found