Manager, Allied Health

Company Bio

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
The Manager, Allied Health, is responsible and accountable for the management, budget, co-ordination and direction of all patient care and staffing related activities. All staff assigned to the clinical area report directly to the manager with regards to patient care and staff issues. The manager provides an environment that supports and advances professional practice. They lead the team, along with the Allied Health Clinical Coordinator, in implementing evidence-based practices that are sensitive to limited resources within a patient centered care philosophy. They role model professional and organizational core competencies.

**Qualifications**:

- Masters Degree in a health related discipline
- Minimum of five years recent and relevant clinical experience, demonstrated excellence in clinical practice and is academically prepared and experienced in the area of Chronic Disease Management
- At least three years experience in an administrative position or leadership position
- Membership in professional affiliations as appropriate
- Leadership training and evidence of ongoing professional development and learning
- Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal, communication, coaching, mentoring and team building skills that facilitate positive interactions among all members of the health care team
- Demonstrates superior understanding of systems, systems analysis techniques, value analysis process and continuous improvement principles and tools Working knowledge and familiarity with applicable collective agreements
- Advocates for excellent patient care, plans, implements and evaluates evidence based outcome orientated changes in clinical practices and care delivery processes. These changes will evolve from continuous quality improvement and work redesigns.
- Possesses highly developed analytical, problem solving, critical thinking skills
- Demonstrates a strong patient and customer focused philosophy in all interactions
- Possess the ability to introduce and effectively facilitate change
- Demonstrates superior decision-making and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations.
- Ability to analyze research and implement evidence-based practice into Policy and Procedure development & clinical practice.

Closing Statement

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.