Physiotherapist – Community Rehabilitation

Established in 1990, Access Community Therapists is a locally owned and therapist-led private healthcare organization providing community-based rehabilitation services including Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology and Nursing services across British Columbia through a variety of healthcare contracts.

Access provides ongoing professional development, mentorship, and a positive workplace culture to ensure our team and our clients are well supported. Many clinicians have been with us for decades, providing consistent, person-centered, interdisciplinary care across community settings.

We are seeking a collaborative, committed Physiotherapist to join our team for a minimum 25 hours/week. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or expertise in adult or pediatric neurological conditions. We are looking for an individual based in Greater Vancouver.

In this role, you will provide assessment and consultation to address physical and rehabilitation needs, with a particular focus on positioning and mobility including specialized equipment provision, orthotics, tone, pain management and chronic respiratory management for adults with developmental disabilities living in the community. You will work closely within a supportive interprofessional team to deliver coordinated, client-centered care.

• Provide community rehabilitation consultation services to adults with developmental disabilities including conducting functional assessments, developing individualized rehabilitation plans, equipment recommendation and funding, and education for caregivers to maximize health, safety, and participation.
• Work together with the client, family, and their care team to assess, provide recommendations, and coordinate equipment provision to support the individuals physical and functional needs.
• Work collaboratively with other health professionals involved in each client’s care to ensure coordinated, person-centred service delivery.
• Participate in and contribute to formal and informal education related to physical management of individuals with developmental needs.
• Prepare clear, thorough, and timely documentation and reports.

• Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution
• Registration with the College of Health & Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)
• Based in lower mainland with regional travel as required
• BC Driver’s License
• Professional Liability Insurance

• Strong interest/experience in physical assessment and management of individuals with developmental disabilities including provision of specialized mobility equipment. Experience is an asset, but training and mentoring available
• Community or Rehabilitation care experience

• Collaborative and team-oriented – working effectively within an interdisciplinary team and with clients, families, and support staff.
• Excellent observational skills and keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with clients, families, and care teams
• Client-centred and compassionate – promoting dignity, autonomy, and meaningful participation for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Strong clinical reasoning – using evidence-informed practice to assess and manage a range of client files
• Committed to ongoing learning and knowledge translation

• Flexible working schedule, built to suit your lifestyle and family needs
• Work with a passionate, experienced and fun team
• Opportunity to advance and expand specialized dysphagia services
• Flexible employment structure (employee or subcontractor arrangement available

For employees:

• Extended health benefits
• Generous sick time allowance
• RSP matching plan
• Ergonomic workstation allowance
• Education reimbursement to support your professional development
• Cell phone and mileage reimbursement
• College membership reimbursement
• CAOT membership reimbursement
• Liability insurance reimbursement
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays