Clinical Service Leader - Physiotherapy

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.

Victoria General Hospital has a mandate to provide service in French; preference will be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates.

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.
• Knowledge of integrated hospital information systems, including a physiotherapy workload measurement system, would be an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

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

Qualifications and Skills

• 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-modelling 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• Must be able to safely transfer large and/or heavy clients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities.
• Must demonstrate adequate motor coordination or dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques and manipulation of therapeutic activities as necessary.
• May be required to work evenings or weekends.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.