Manager Rehab & Restorative Care
Department: AJAX LTC RECREATIONAL THERAPY
Program: Long Term Care
Status: Regular Full Time
8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $58.050 - $81.960 per hour
Non- Union: 2600001793
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Manager, Rehabilitation & Restorative Care provides leadership and operational oversight for the interdisciplinary Rehabilitation & Restorative Care Program at Lakeridge Gardens Long-Term Care. Working within the requirements of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, the Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resident-centred rehabilitative and restorative care programs that promote independence, functional ability, quality of life, and person-directed outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership, direction, and support to the therapy team, including Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physiotherapists, Physiotherapist Assistants, and other rehabilitation professionals.
- Leading the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of resident-centred rehabilitation and restorative care programs that support functional independence and align with legislative and accreditation requirements.
- Promoting a culture of quality improvement, innovation, resident safety, and continuous learning while supporting accreditation readiness and organizational quality initiatives.
- Managing human resources, operational planning, resource utilization, equipment, and departmental budgets to support effective program delivery.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary leaders, residents, families, essential care partners, and external stakeholders to enhance resident outcomes and support strategic organizational goals.
- Championing staff development, engagement, wellness, and the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework while fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or related regulated health profession. Masters preferred.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
- Several years of progressive experience within the Ontario long-term care sector.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing rehabilitation, restorative care, or allied health services within a long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare environment.
- Strong knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and related legislation, standards, and best practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams, change initiatives, quality improvement projects, and organizational transformation activities.
- Knowledge of rehabilitation and restorative care practices, principles, and program development.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and make complex decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and healthcare information systems.
- Membership with the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) is considered an asset.
- Must have a satisfactory performance record.
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, resident and environmental safety.
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected] .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.
Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
