Program Services Manager, Brain Program Allied Health & Outpatient Clinics

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.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre
Department: Brain Rehabilitation Program
Reports to: Clinical Director
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $51.35 - $64.19 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 5, 2024

Toronto Rehab is currently looking for a strong leader to fill the role of Program Services Manager, Brain Rehabilitation Program.

Job Summary:

• Provide administrative and clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team
• Create an environment of continuous learning; engaging staff, patient and families in continuous improvement
• Facilitate the delivery of safe high quality, patient-centered care to patients
• Foster an environment that is collaborative, inter professional and accountable, partnering with patients and caregivers
• Coordinate and be accountable for the day-to-day utilization of resources to achieve the service's goals
• Facilitate seamless transitions between inpatient, outpatient and the community, spanning the entire health care continuum
• Oversee and develop innovative services, e.g. new models of care, continuous process and quality improvement
• Fiscal planning and accountability
• Foster an environment that facilitates education and research
• Provide leadership for operating initiatives, program goals and objectives to meet strategic directions in partnership with the Clinical and Medical Director of the program

• A Baccalaureate degree in a regulated health profession (e.g., nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy) required
• Master's Degree in related field required or in progress
• A minimum of three years' experience as a clinical manager is preferred
• Experience in Spinal Cord or Neuro population is preferred
• Experience managing an multi-disciplinary health care team in a multi-site academic health care setting is an asset
• Experience with inpatient, outpatient, and community based programs and services is an asset
• Proven change management skills combined with the ability to work with and through others
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Working knowledge of labour/management practices
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated composure under stressful situations
• Proven ability to promote an academic practice environment within the clinical setting
• Experience effecting change-adapting/implementing and facilitating change within others within both a unionized and non-unionized environment

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.

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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.

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.