Manager of Rehabilitation (Full-time Permanent)

Description

The Manager oversees all operational aspects of Rehabilitation services, including the delivery of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Fracture Clinic services in Lake of the Woods District Hospital. They may also work in all patient care areas, specifically outpatient and all units. They participate in department-wide planning efforts, addressing management issues such as future programs, marketing, cost control, and regulatory compliance. With a focus on patient-centered care, they supervise daily activities and strive for timely, high-quality services.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• Five (5) weeks paid vacation, pro-rated for your first year
• Five (5) discretionary days
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Rehabilitation program
• Current registration with the applicable College in Ontario
• Eligible for membership with the respective Professional Association
• Previous clinical experience in chosen discipline
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred, other combinations of experience and education may be considered
• Excellent Change Management skills
• Knowledge of collective agreements and collective bargaining processes
• Knowledge of computer software including Electronic Medical Records eg. Meditech and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills to effectively manage the performance of members of various professional and nonprofessional groups
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively and efficiently under pressure of stressful and critical situations in a rapidly changing health care environment
• Demonstrated ability to assess client needs, to formulate goals and objectives, to develop policy, to analyze complex issues and to evaluate quality
• Effective conflict management skills with the ability to lead a team of diverse members
• Reliable attendance record

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393