Clinical Service Leader - Physiotherapy

POSITION SUMMARY

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The Clinical Service Leader – Physiotherapy performs all duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Priorities, policies and procedures of the Prairie Mountain Health (PMH). The Clinical Service Leader – Physiotherapy provides leadership in the care of clients contributing in the assessment, planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of care related to the profession of Physiotherapy in accordance with the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set out for Physiotherapy by the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba. The Clinical Service Leader – Physiotherapy collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, clients, families and external agencies regarding the care needs for the client in the community, facility (acute care and personal care home) and home care settings. The Clinical Service Leader – Physiotherapy acts as a mentor for physiotherapist (PT) students and for provisional PTs as per regulatory requirements. The Clinical Service Leader – Physiotherapy utilizes a continuous quality improvement lens to implement best practice, support Physiotherapist colleagues in practice, and enhance the profession of Physiotherapy in Prairie Mountain Health with guidance from management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

• In partnership with the Therapy Services Management Team: Prioritizes and coordinates referrals and monitors waitlists Assists with the clinical supervision of program physiotherapy staff, including assisting with the resolution of day-to-day issues and concerns Participates in performance review process and goal setting to enhance work performance by monitoring staff performance and communicates to the manager issues which may result in disciplinary action Provides input and works collaboratively with management in Prairie Mountain Health for strategic planning, operational planning, and capital requests Provides input regarding physiotherapy staff continuing education needs and requests Participates in the development and maintenance of program policy manuals and resources Assists with the collection of program statistics in relation to identified indicators Provides clinical evaluation input into the performance evaluation of program physiotherapy staff Completes required statistical reporting and reports pertinent information to management within established timelines Assists in the development and maintenance of the electronic client and program record keeping systems Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding consumables, supplies, and equipment. Collaborates through discussions with management to ensure continuity of services to optimize caseload coverage during periods of absence vacancy, whenever reasonably possible
• Maintains a partial clinical caseload by completing the following: Organizes, prioritizes and assumes responsibility for assigned caseload Applies physiotherapy knowledge and skills to provide optimum individualized and evidence-based assessment and treatment for clients assigned Collaborates with clients on the planning, implementation and progression of the treatment plan, providing education and counseling to the client and/or family member Delegates activities and tasks to rehabilitation aides as appropriate and in accordance with the treatment plan Utilizes evidence-based practice and techniques within the scope of physiotherapy in the treatment of clients Communicates, consults and collaborates with other health care professionals of the multidisciplinary team in the implementation of the treatment plan Documents in a timely manner as per PMH policy and relevant professional college guidelines Attends care conferences, discharge planning, multidisciplinary and team meetings as applicable Liaises, consults and exchanges verbal and/or written information with external agencies in accordance with relevant policy and legislation Supports and promotes health promotion and disease prevention and primary health care principles Completes required statistical reporting as required and within established timelines Collaborates through discussions with management to ensure continuity of services to optimize caseload coverage during periods of absence vacancy, whenever reasonably possible Provides clinical supervision of students or provisional physiotherapists per guidelines
• Functions in an advanced clinical role which includes: Performance of advanced and specialized assessments as clinically appropriate Participation in quality improvement working groups Monitoring equipment needs at sites and takes responsibility to ensure preventative maintenance practices are in place and that equipment is safe for use Provides guidance to physiotherapists and rehabilitation aides
• Duties may include the requirement to work after hours and weekends
• Keeps up to date with the policies and procedures of the PMH
• Participate in performance review process and goal setting to enhance work performance
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to guide decision-making within scope of practice and position
• Reports pertinent information to management in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned