Patient Care Manager, Allied Health and Respiratory Therapy

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What We Need

As a visionary, creative, self-directed leader, you will lead an inter-professional team by supporting and overseeing the day-to-day operations including quality management, utilization, financial and human resources management as well as staff education and practice enhancement. You will serve as a role model in the strategic planning, program development and maintenance of an organizational culture that ensures support and commitment to the vision, mission and goals of the programs and the organization.

In collaboration with Discipline Leads and Professional Practice Leader, you will provide leadership to healthcare teams by supporting and overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Allied Health and Respiratory Therapy Services.

You will also be responsible for a broad range of management functions that support organizational structure and process standards, including the development and implementation of strategic roadmaps, policies, and procedures; achievement of operational goals; leadership of both large- and small-scale initiatives; and the promotion of safe, high-quality care while ensuring compliance with legislative and professional standards.

In addition, you will develop and manage budgets to support these dynamic programs and create human resource plans that address both current and future program needs. The successful candidate will support corporate strategies and promote standardization across all areas of responsibility.

As an interprofessional leader with strong clinical leadership and critical thinking skills, you will successfully lead interdisciplinary healthcare teams by overseeing day-to-day operations, including staff education, practice enhancement, continuous quality improvement, utilization management, financial oversight, and human resource management.

What you bring to the role

• Registration in good standing with a relevant Regulatory College within a Regulated Health Profession
• Baccalaureate degree required; Master’s degree preferred or in progress
• Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience in relevant clinical field in acute care settings
• Minimum of 3-5 years of recent clinical management experience
• Demonstrated evidence of innovative leadership and critical thinking
• Demonstrated success in leading change management initiatives and advancing continuous quality improvement activities
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organization and collaborative skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent human resources, financial and information management skills
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet, e-mail, etc.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and support effective team building and functioning
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30 hours, however flexibility in start and end times required in accordance with job demands

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

C - PCM

$63.38 - $79.27

Who we are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.