Manager, Allied Health

Bayshore HealthCare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Canada is seeking an Occupational Therapist to guide community care programs and lead clinical projects. The ideal candidate must have a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the relevant Ontario body. Responsibilities include conducting analysis on clinical practices and ensuring compliance with health standards. Join us in making a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Proven track record in community nursing practices.
• Experience in client teaching programs development.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to community care programs.
• Lead clinical projects and participate in quality initiatives.
• Conduct analysis and research on clinical best practices.

Skills

Knowledge of community nursing principles

Experience in developing care programs

Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application

Education

Master’s program in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource and provide guidance to the Divisions and community bundled care programs, operational and clinical staff, as requested, to ensure compliance with all relevant federal and provincial legislated standards or professional practice as well as internal polices.
• Member on Clinical / Quality Response Team (CQRT)
• Demonstrate knowledge of Standard of Practice guidelines of Provincial regulating body.
• Liaise with Provincial regulating body as required.
• Review, research, edit and disseminate Bayshore\'s policies and procedures, and clinical management system, to ensure accuracy and currency with best practice.
• Lead clinical projects identified by the Area Director
• Work on projects in collaboration with the community bundled care programs, as approved.
• Conduct clinical analysis and research on best practice and clinical issues
• Active leadership role in the design, implementation, adoption and sustainability of integrated digital health systems (electronic medical records, portals, for professionals and paraprofessionals, resulting in greater efficiency in the utilization of digital health systems for the delivery of safe, high quality evidence-based care.
• Participate in ongoing internal and / or external continuing education activities
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company\'s Quality Management System
• All duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed with consideration to client safety and well-being.
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
• Complete other tasks and duties as requested

Qualifications

Education :

Graduate of an accredited Master’s program in Occupational Therapy is required. Candidates must be registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Experience :

Solid knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of community nursing; Experience in the development of community based care and client teaching programs; Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients / patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and / or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.