Clinical Service Leader - PT

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager (or designate), the incumbent is responsible for:

• Supervising the daily clinical service delivery and environmental/operational issues in a designated service area whereby the nature and scope of the work performed, the size of the staff population supervised, and the activities occurring and the variety of issues/problems arising are of a complex and variable nature requiring a higher level of decision-making, problem-solving and judgment with considerable latitude to exercise same.
• Providing guidance to physiotherapists and support staff within the designated service area through clinical leadership, mentoring, supervision, education, evaluation, and research.
• Contributing to the delivery of quality physiotherapy services by examining, developing, refining and evaluating the body of knowledge and clinical practices and assisting in program planning and development.
• Assisting with performance appraisals and recruitment, as well as coordinating clinical work schedules, caseloads and service rotations.
• Maintaining a partial clinical caseload involving physiotherapy assessment, interventions and follow up within the established standards of care.

Experience

• Minimum of five years recent, relevant Physiotherapy experience in a large complex environment required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in physiotherapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated required.
• Graduate degree at the Master’s level in physiotherapy or related health or health management field preferred.
• Training in fiscal and human resource management preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered on the Practicing Roster of the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba.
• Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of integrated hospital information systems, including a physiotherapy workload measurement system, would be an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to initiate and support change.
• General knowledge of the regulations and scope of practice documents that guide the practice of Physiotherapy and relevant support workers such as Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Ability to critically evaluate and apply relevant knowledge to practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, team building and role-modeling skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Good organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to function creatively and with minimal direction.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Working knowledge of research/program evaluation methodology.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult education preferred.
• Ability to function within a computerized environment.

If there are no applicants meeting the qualifications, the employer may consider an applicant who does not meet the above qualifications. Applicants are required to submit a letter of application including a current resume.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable