Manager, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Recreational Therapy

Position Details Job Number:

JR02360

Department:

Interprofessional Practice Job Type:Regular, Full time

Work Environment:

Contract Duration: (If applicable)0 months

Number of Positions:1

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$66.3304 - $76.8955

Schedule Work Days:

Holidays, Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends Time of Day:

Days, On Call

Shift: Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)
Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates Opening Date:

Closing Date:

Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Interprofessional Practice, the Manager, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Recreational Therapeutic Services provides strategic, clinical, operational, and financial leadership for the delivery of rehabilitative and therapeutic services across the organization. As a member of the Therapeutics Management Team, the Manager is accountable for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical services, quality and patient safety initiatives, human and financial resources, and operational performance.

Working collaboratively with clinical leaders, professional practice representatives, physicians, staff, and external partners, the Manager ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-informed care that aligns with regulatory requirements and the strategic priorities of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. The Manager fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and interprofessional collaboration to achieve optimal patient, staff, and organizational outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy required.
• Masters Degree Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience required
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Master's degree in a health-related field, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare leadership, management principles, human resource management, quality improvement, patient safety, and change management.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant healthcare legislation, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and professional standards of practice.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing interdisciplinary teams in a complex healthcare environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational and operational change initiatives while fostering staff engagement and accountability.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centred care, evidence-informed practice, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational, project management, written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Recreational Therapeutic Services to support organizational strategic priorities and patient care goals.
• Responsible for the management, operation and organizational effectiveness of the department and program, including managing all aspects of human and financial resources together with developing, implementing and managing short and long-term strategic priorities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Initiates, supports and leads change effectively within the department, program and the organization..
• Collaboratively reviews and revises policies and procedures that will ensure excellent delivery of clinical…