Posted 11 months ago
Physiotherapist, Regional Pain Program
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Physiotherapist for its Regional Pain Program to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients with chronic pain. The role works within an inter-professional chronic disease management team and includes patient education, community referrals and self-management plans. Requires BC physiotherapy licensure and two years of recent related experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with chronic pain
- Plan and deliver patient education materials and sessions
- Refer patients to community resources
- Set up ongoing self-management and rehabilitation plans
Requirements summary:
- Physiotherapy degree from a recognized university program
- Current BC licensure as a Physiotherapist
- Eligibility for CPA membership
- Two years of recent tertiary chronic pain or rehabilitation experience
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-12-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Physiotherapy |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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 with professional and clinical support from the Manager, Pain Program, and working without general supervision within an inter-professional, chronic disease management framework, the Physiotherapist-Pain Program, with the Pain Program inter-disciplinary team, assesses, plans, implements plans and evaluates plans for patients/clients with chronic pain. Responsible for planning and implementing patient education materials and sessions, referral to community resources, and setting up ongoing self-management and rehabilitation plans for patients/clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). Two (2) years' recent, related experience in tertiary level care chronic pain management/rehabilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Prioritize, organize and problem-solve.
- Observe and assess clients/patients
- Excellent inter-professional team and group leadership skills.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, tact and empathy.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Work with others collaboratively.
- Foster good public relations.
- Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position.
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4134.pdfJournal
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