Coordinator Outpatient Stroke, Rehabilitation

POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $47.329 to $55.126 per hour
CLOSING DATE : 2025 - 01 - 28*

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Competitive benefits program OR generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Stroke Rehab, you will:

• Support the service delivery model and ensure the high quality of outpatient stroke rehabilitation therapy.
• Triage referrals and coordinate access for patients to stroke rehabilitation services at Bruyère Health
• Maintain appropriate patient flow to the program and coordinate the delivery of rehabilitation therapies.
• Provide oversight for the day-to-day operation of the program.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Manager and physician leadership on the planning, organization, direction, and evaluation of outpatient stroke rehab services, ensuring alignment with the needs of the clientele and adherence to best practice guidelines.
• Manage day-to-day clinic functioning.
• Schedule and supervise staff, including conducting biannual performance reviews.
• Organize onboarding for new employees.
• Manage environmental safety and supplies of the program.
• Ensure adherence to Bruyère Health policies and procedures.
• Oversee clinic systems management.
• Navigate patients through the outpatient stroke continuum of care.
• Act as a resource to staff, physicians, and patients.
• Liaise with the Champlain Regional Stroke Network and other healthcare partners.
• Manage patient complaints.

How do I qualify?

Required:

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Speech and Language Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Relevant experience including in the following:
  • Marketing and communications.
  • Facilitation, e-learning, and distance education.
  • Community outreach and engagement.
  • Website development and maintenance.
  • Working with volunteers.
• Valid Certificate of Membership in a Health Professional College under the Regulated Health Professionals Act of Ontario
• Fluent in French and English (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement.)

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Able to handle staff relations in a unionized environment.
• Multi-tasking capabilities.
• Problem-solving proficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Building and maintaining relationships with community partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of stroke care, including current Best Practice Guidelines, Stroke Quality Best Procedures, available resources, and programs.
• Solid decision-making skills and able to show initiative.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and innovation in practice in a continuously changing environment.
• Knowledge and competence in the continuous quality improvement process.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario's leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

*Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada's official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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