Complex care and simple comforts; it’s what people in the community rely on us for and what VHA Home HealthCare has prided itself in offering for nearly 85 years. In July, 2009, VHA Rehab Solutions (formerly known as COTA Health) joined the VHA family, emerging from COTA Health’s rich history and widely-respected rehabilitation services. The integration expanded VHA’s range of services and network to over 1,500 health care professionals. With over 400 rehabilitation providers serving clients in seven Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), VHA Rehab Solutions’ client-centred, community-based approach encompasses a wide range of rehabilitation services including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, speech-language pathology and dietetics.
Our caring team of professionals enables Ontario seniors, families, new parents, adults and children, living with disabilities or suffering from a chronic or terminal illness, achieve greater independence and live life in comfort and with dignity. We are currently seeking a,
Manager, Clinical Best Practice
0.8 fte - 28 hrs/week
Reporting to the Executive Director, Rehab Operations you are responsible for leading and evaluating evidence-based best practice initiatives across the organization. You will spearhead the development of service delivery models aligned with provincial health care priorities.
Working closely with the management team and clinical leaders, the Manager, Clinical Best Practice plays a key role in the creation and transfer of knowledge through research and quality improvement projects, education, task forces, presentations, and publications. You will work within a continuous quality improvement framework and will promote and maintain good public relations with clients, service providers, staff, associates and students evaluating internal and Clinical Service Guidelines. You are a skilled rehabilitation practitioner and communicator and will provide support to the Clinical Leaders and ensure standards of practice are met.
The successful candidate will have attained a Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy from a recognized university, combined with a minimum of three years clinical experience. You are a member in good standing with your professional College of Ontario. An Adult Education Certificate/ Degree or formal training in adult learning concepts is a definite asset. Training in research and in quality improvement modalities (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) round out your skill set.
Comprehensive knowledge of service delivery issues in the community health care sector is critically important in this role. Including the ability to balance competing priorities, your skill set will include a superior ability to meet goals and targets using strong planning and project management experience. Effective conflict resolution skills are key to your success. Your Microsoft Office computer skills are well developed and you have utilized client data base applications.
The successful candidate will be energetic, motivated and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Access to a vehicle and a valid Ontario driver’s license are essential.
We Offer:
Competitive salary, professional development and benefits including company pension and gym membership.
To apply forward a letter of application and resume to E-mail: smalcolm@vha.ca quoting file number #Mgr CBP 10-10. Deadline to apply: August 11, 2010
VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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