Program Facilitator
Your Opportunity:
The Outpatient & Community Physiotherapy Services (OCPS) program supports client access to single-discipline physiotherapy service, currently provided by more than sixty contracted clinics across the Calgary Zone. The Program Facilitator acts a Physiotherapy Consultant and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the contracted services including review of service requests, wayfinding for individuals seeking outpatient physiotherapy services and executing monthly finance and utilization reporting. The Program Coordinator performs a key role in communicating and providing education to contracted service providers in regard to the service model, eligibility criteria and the Program's IT system usage. We are looking for a Physiotherapist who has experience with the ambulatory patient population and has demonstrated leadership, decision-making and organizational skills. The successful candidate will require excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively manage a high workload. The Program Facilitator leverages their collaborative leadership approach, working effectively with both AHS and community stakeholders, including the incumbent PT Consultant for Calgary Zone and counterparts in other Zones. The community-based position requires travel to AHS sites and contracted Physiotherapy clinics within Calgary Zone. Use of a personal vehicle is required. The OCPS program is part of the Adult Community Rehabilitation department, along with Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR), Calgary Ambulatory Lymphedema Service (CALS), Calgary Voice Program (CVP) and ENT Clinic (RRDTC). Positions within this Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational needs. Support or coverage for Program Facilitators working with our musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, and/or rheumatology rehab clienteles may be required.
Description:
As a Program Facilitator, you will be responsible for the coordination of services, in addition to operational and clinical leadership. You will support the team to ensure that the services offered are coordinated, effective, evidence based and patient and family centered. Leadership on department/program/service committees is expected. You may also provide varying degrees of direct clinical care at an advanced level. You will provide direction for program evaluation and development within the service or program, and ensure that systems are in place to promote ease of transition between programs internally and externally. You will provide clinical supervision and education to interdisciplinary staff and students in order to support their ongoing day to day professional practice.
- Acute Care Alberta:
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Program Facilitator
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Adult Community Rehabilitation
- Primary Location: Southport
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 14-APR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.38
- Maximum Salary: $57.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Education, Physiotherapy, or Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
Additional Required Qualifications:At least 3 years of experience as a Physiotherapist in musculoskeletal / orthopedic rehabilitation in an out-patient/ambulatory setting. Proven leadership, prioritization and decision-making abilities. Demonstrated success in coaching teams and influencing others to achieve mutual goals. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills required, with an emphasis on Patient & Family Centered Care. Effective self-management skills and demonstrated initiative. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (including MS Excel). Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:At least 1 year experience in a leadership role. Previous experience working in a private physiotherapy practice setting. Previous experience with education to stakeholder groups. Knowledge and practical experience with adult learning principles.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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