Manager - Rehabilitation Services - Jobs in Kentville, NS

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Req ID: 134439Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Western Zone, Valley Regional HospitalDepartment: OPWZ Rehab ServicesType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 31-Dec-22Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityReporting to the Director with management responsibility for Rehabilitation Services (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy) and Orthopedic Assessment Clinic. Service areas include emergency care, acute care, chronic care, clinics, outpatient, and long term care and community/home settings. Program management for pre-habilitation at sites in South Shore and Yarmouth are also within the responsibility of this position.The Manager develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates all activities and resources within this portfolio, collaborating with the interprofessional team and stakeholders to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of safe patient care which is responsive to the needs of the community. All actions and decisions demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement and aligns with the values of the Nova Scotia Health.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy is required
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College and the Canadian Professional organization of their specialty
• Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience in a position included in this portfolio
• Minimum 5 years recent experience in a leadership and/or management position with responsibilities related to program planning evaluation, human resource and financial management
• Demonstrated Knowledge of the various professional scopes of practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare structures, environments and services
• Sound knowledge of programming related to the target populations
• Demonstrated experience in managing in a unionized environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage human resources/intellectual capital, financial resources, capital/material assets and information
• Demonstrated experience in financial principles and applications (business planning, budget preparation, variance analysis, etc.).
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice and organizational health
• Travel will be required.
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weeklyMay require occasional after hours or weekend support for program

Compensation and Incentives$40.27 - $53.51/hourlyOnce Youve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsQuick Apply

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