Professional Practice Leader-Physiotherapist

Professional Practice Leader-Physiotherapist Temporary Full-Time Professional Practice Leader-Physiotherapist for a 3-year term. This position carries a 50% clinical caseload and 50% Professional Practice Leader role. Responsibilities Resource to clinical programs for matters involving discipline specific professional practice. Works collaboratively with managers, staff and other discipline leaders to facilitate the integration of professional standards and promote professional practice. Functions as a mentor and support for new and current staff to ensure that specialized and high-quality clinical expertise is available for patient care. Facilitates professional excellence by fostering an environment where interdisciplinary dialogue, ongoing learning, evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement are integrated into practice, routinely demonstrated and measured. Assists with coverage plans for the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Assistant teams in collaboration and direction from the manager. Stays informed on current standards, legislation, hospital policies and regulations, and Accreditation Standards which align with the profession. Disseminates information about changes to discipline competencies and standards practice via Professional Practice Council. Monitors and evaluates the impact of changes in practice on patient care. Generates recommendations for changes in policies and practice in accordance with professional college and HRH leadership. Participates in internal and external committees for quality improvement initiatives. Liaises with educational facilities, professional associations and regulatory bodies. Implements and maintains quality management programs. Reviews Incident Risk submissions to ensure safe practice to college standards. Provides Professional Practice coverage of other disciplines when required. Requirements Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy. Current membership with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario. Eligibility for Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) membership. Minimum of 3 years of recent, relevant clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting (full time equivalent) required. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy with a diverse group of stakeholders. Demonstrated effective presentation skills, including the ability to present and discuss complex information in a way that establishes rapport and persuades others. Demonstrated the ability to lead and positively influence individuals and teams within a large organization and in the context of major change, toward a vision while maintaining group cohesiveness, motivation, commitment, and effectiveness. Demonstrated understanding of the professional standards of practice with applicable legislation including the Regulated Health Professional Act, Mental Health Act, Public Hospitals Act, and profession-specific acts. Demonstrated critical thinking skills and effective problem solving skills. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement processes in adult learning principles and change management. Demonstrated recent leadership experience, including mentoring or preceptoring, university-level teaching, and project leadership. Experience with Inter‑professional Collaborative Practice initiatives, projects and/or committees required. Computer competency and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required. Ability to travel between the hospital sites as required. Excellent attendance and discipline‑free record required. Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Hours of work Monday to Friday (periodic weekend shifts may be required) Employee Group OPSEU 590 Employee Type Contract ends: January 2029 Why choose Humber River Health? At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence‑based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician, and volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high‑quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from individuals of all equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care. As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground. 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