Director of Transitional Care & Rehabilitation Services (Full-time Permanent)

Kenora, ON

Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Patient Care Services, the Director, Transitional Care & Rehabilitation Services, will provide integrated leadership across clinical services that underpin clinical decision-making, patient flow, and high-quality care delivery.

This role is accountable for the strategic, operational, financial, quality, and people leadership of both the Acute Care Medical unit, hospital to home (H2H) program and rehabilitation services.

The Director provides leadership that supports exceptional patient-centered care, efficient patient flow, integrated discharge planning, rehabilitation excellence, and effective utilization of healthcare resources across the continuum of care. The Director works collaboratively with physicians, managers, clinical leaders, community partners, Ontario Health, Home and Community Care Support Services, Indigenous health partners, long-term care homes, and other regional healthcare organizations to improve transitions of care and support patients in achieving optimal functional outcomes and successful discharge to the most appropriate care setting, optimally supporting patient to remain in or return to their homes.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• Five weeks of paid vacation prorated
• Five discretionary days
• Flexibility to negotiate work/life balance arrangements
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Rehabilitation Sciences, Business Administration, or a related healthcare field preferred.
• Regulated health professional designation required (e.g., Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or equivalent regulated healthcare profession).
• Current registration in good standing with applicable professional regulatory body.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive community based allied health, long term care or healthcare leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading rehabilitation, continuing care, transitional care, patient flow, or related clinical programs.
• Experience in hospital operations, quality improvement, budget management, and human resources management.
• Experience working in a unionized healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario healthcare system priorities, including ALC reduction strategies and integrated care models.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of rehabilitation services and acute care programs.
• Knowledge of Ontario legislation, standards, and healthcare funding models.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and quality improvement initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to develop partnerships and collaborate across sectors.
• Proficiency with healthcare information systems and performance measurement tools.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Systems Leadership
• Patient and Family-Centered Care
• Operational Excellence
• Financial Stewardship
• Relationship Building
• Change Management
• Quality and Safety Leadership
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation
• Accountability and Integrity

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.