DEPARTMENT: Physiotherapy

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 04 Nov 2024

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Professional Services, the Manager will plan, organize, direct, coordinate and monitor the activities of the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Social Work departments to provide quality services to patients, employees and visitors in accordance with professional standards and with Vitalité Health Network's policies and procedures. The activities of the departments include quality improvement, human and financial resources management, performance management, collection of statistics, training and continuing education, patient and staff safety and research. The position duties also include compliance with the mission, vision and values of Vitalité Health Network as well as collaboration with the various regional projects of the professions in question.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or master's degree from a recognized university (in a health profession, preferably a discipline under the position's supervision);
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience;
• Minimum of three years of recent management experience;
• Member of a professional association in a health profession, preferably a discipline under the position's supervision, would be an asset;
• Adherence to the organization's management philosophy and code of organizational values;
• Written and spoken competence in French and English in accordance with the existing language policy;
• Strong sense of responsibility and great ability to work independently;
• Interpersonal skills promoting a climate that is conducive to greeting, concern for the patient, and effective communication;
• Sense of teamwork as well as participatory management style;
• Task and responsibility delegation skills;
• Planning, organizational, prioritization, and time management skills;
• Skills in budget planning and analysis, strategic planning, problem analysis and solving, and information management;
• Personal qualities sought: leadership, sound judgment, initiative and creativity, ability to adapt to change, communication skills, and positive attitude;
• Willingness to work flexible hours;
• Ability to adhere to, engage in and manage change;
• Excellent work history and favourable performance appraisals;
• Good knowledge of and ability to use computer tools and office automation applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Meditech, Outlook);
• Proven clinical skills;
• Sincere desire to improve one's professional knowledge and skills and ability to stimulate professional interest within the team;
• Adherence to professional ethics principles (greeting, decorum, confidentiality);
• Excellent attendance profile;
• Compliance with the codes of ethics of the professions in question;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, to the Network's management philosophy and to organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.

NOTE:

1. Position to be reviewed by the Part III Classification Committee.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.