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    Discipline Head, Physiotherapy and Kinesiology - Toronto, ON, Canada - University Health Network

    University Health Network
    University Health Network Toronto, ON, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Company Description

    The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

    Job Description

    DISICIPLINE HEAD, PHYSIOTHERAPY AND KINESIOLOGY

    Job Posting #: 928437

    Site: Toronto Western Hospital

    Department: Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP)

    Reports to: Manager, Professional Practice

    Hours: 37.5 hours per week

    Salary: $86,092 - $107,620 per annum

    Status: Permanent Full-Time

    Posted Date: February 27, 2024

    Closing Date: March 19, 2024

    The UHN Collaborative Academic Practice department is recruiting an experienced Discipline Head lead to support and enable academic practice at UHN.

    The Discipline Head - Physiotherapy & Kinesiology, is the point of contact for practice for the Physiotherapy & Kinesiology professions. This role represents the professions at the Professional Advisory Committee, other UHN committees and working groups as required. As well, the Discipline Head ensures any current or new regulatory standards are implemented and works with the team to set standards for the profession.

    This Discipline Head - Physiotherapy & Kinesiology supports academic practice including:

    • Designs, develops, implements, and communicates profession standards and competencies to support profession-specific practice and documentation, in keeping with best practice, legislated and professional requirements as well as UHN's mission and goals
    • Implements quality indicators and monitoring
    • Supports the profession to work to full scope and where appropriate advanced scope of practice
    • Influences physiotherapy and kinesiology policy and practice
    • The ideal candidate is an strong clinician with demonstrated ability to transform and engage the team
    • Creating opportunities to build research and education capacity
    • Facilitates, participates or leads quality improvement and evidence-based research related practice to improve patient care outcomes
    • Making collaborative linkages - with stakeholders in education, research and practice
    • Leads to ensure the profession meets its commitments for clinical education of learners within the context of practice and care at UHN
    • Consulting on care delivery model
    • Leads practice orientation processes and develops and implements notice to expert framework to as well as enabling ongoing professional development
    • Supports UHN Strategic Goals related to physiotherapy and kinesiology practice
    Qualifications

    Required:
    • Registration as a Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
    • At least three (3) years' experience as a physiotherapist required
    • Comprehensive understanding of regulatory standards and legislation related to physiotherapy & kinesiology practice
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
    • Strong skills in identifying practice issues and collaboratively problem solving
    • Ability to implement quality improvement projects, facilitate knowledge translation and understanding of project management principles
    • Skills in creating an environment that is collaborative, interprofessional and accountable, partnering with patients and caregivers
    • Exercises exceptional decision-making capabilities, collaboration, as well as facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
    • Excellent facilitation skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders with different opinions
    • Previous leadership experience an asset
    Additional Information

    Why join UHN?

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
    • Competitive offer packages
    • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
    • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
    • A flexible work environment
    • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
    • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
    Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

    All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

    UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

    Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

    All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

    UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

    We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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