Physiotherapist - Certified Hand Therapist

Come work as a Physiotherapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Certified Hand Therapist to join the Hand Therapy Clinic team at Richmond Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Physiotherapist focused in Hand Therapy with VCH you will:

• Utilize advanced clinical knowledge and procedures such as specialized wound care and debridement of soft tissue, to provide physiotherapy services to clients with an upper extremity injury.
• Conduct advanced assessments utilizing an evidence-based approach.
• Plan goal directed services, implement services utilizing advanced intervention approaches/procedures, and evaluate the effectiveness of the service.
• Participate in physiotherapy and interdisciplinary research and contributing to the development, review and promotion of physiotherapy services.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation Sciences and three (3) years experience in an acute setting including one (1) year in orthopaedics/hands.
• Successful completion of the American Hand Therapy Certification Examination.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).
• Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to upper extremity therapy.
• Broad knowledge of bio-mechanical and assistive technology concepts, current trends and practice.
• Broad knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation and education.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
• Basic Computer literacy.

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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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 BCs Top Employers, Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.