Rehab Specialist-FT Reg Stroke

at  Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

REF# 24NON038

1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Rehabilitation Specialist
Regional Stroke Strategy Centre
Regional Stroke Rehabilitation and Community lead for Northwestern Ontario. This position leads and facilitates
quality improvement, the promotion, facilitation and implementation of best practices, and leads or participates in
local, regional and provincial committees and research.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:
Minimum four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in an allied health‑related field (example: Occupational Therapy,
Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Dietician, Social Work, Kinesiology), from an accredited university
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a health care environment in an allied health care role
Skills/Abilities:
*Knowledge of the Northwest’s population health status and health care continuum of care including the region’s
unique Indigenous landscape.
*Understanding of current health system governance and structures (example OH: CorHealth mandate).
*Theoretical application skills and ability to effectively blend academic theories, including project management
systems theory, change management, capacity development, and community mobilization.
*Knowledge in the application of rehabilitation‑related datasets, outcome measures and evaluation.
*Demonstrated project management skills related to tracking costs, dissemination of health‑related research and
evaluation methodologies, and ability to transfer and translate to policies, processes and knowledge with and for
stakeholders.
*Sound knowledge of Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations (CSBPR) and Quality‑Based Procedures for
Stroke Care with a focus on rehabilitation practices and stroke transitions of care.
*Experience in, and sensitivity to, complexities of rehabilitation in various settings (hospital, community, long‑term
care, home care locally and in rural and remote communities) including funding, differing mandates/cultures of
organizations and professions, system issues and challenges.
*Demonstrated leadership, networking and conflict resolution skills.
*Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.
*Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue
improvement.
*Demonstrated excellent proficiency in software, e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and EMRs.
*Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal (e.g. presentations, report
generation and proposal writing).
*Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
Assets:
*Master’s Degree from an accredited university is considered an asset
*Recent clinical experience working in a hospital and/or long‑term care and/or within the community with a focus on
neuroscience and/or stroke
*Prior authorship on research studies
*Training, experience and utilization of methodologies for process improvement
*This position may require regional travel occasionally (under 5 times per year)
*This position may require provincial travel 1 time per year
Salary Range: $45.622 to 53.672
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.
The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred
Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care
philosophy.
Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital’s Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is
imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this
position.
Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.
Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.
Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on Friday, 10 May, 2024.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: May 3, 2024

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