Leader, Acute Therapy Services

4 weeks ago


Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Island Health Authority Full time
Leader, Acute Therapy Services - (209537)

Close Date: Feb. 7 2025

Location: Work Area (FBA Only), Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: No

Shift Start Time/End Time: 08:00-16:00

Days Off: Not specified

Vacancy Type: Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $51.49 - $64.07

Paid FTE: 1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 75.0

Planned Start Date: May. 5 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Therapy Services, and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Leader, Acute Therapy Services provides supervision and direction to designated staff and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality patient/client-centered acute therapy services. This position coordinates acute therapy services with the multidisciplinary team and provides leadership in day-to-day operations of acute therapy services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduate of a recognised Physiotherapy Program. Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC). Knowledge of current therapy standards for occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech/language pathology, modalities and scope of practice; knowledge of the processes related to continuous quality improvement; and four (4) years recent related experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity and two (2) years acute therapy service management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

- Provide leadership, supervision and staff evaluation.
- Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients and caregivers/families.
- Utilize sound judgement, tact and empathy.
- Demonstrate good observation and assessment skills.
- Prioritize and organize work for self and others.
- Assign and delegate work appropriately.
- Foster and promote good public relations.
- Problem solve and resolve conflict.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
- Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.

This position is eligible for up to a $20,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today

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