As a member of the Professional Practice Portfolio at SE Health, collaborating with Operations leadership, the Professional Practice Leader-Rehab is responsible for achieving excellence in patient safety, professional practice and clinical quality with a focus in evidence-based rehabilitation (rehab) services in a variety of settings across Canada (e.g. home/community, assisted living, long term care, etc.).

Duration: Six-month contract, 0.8 FTE, 4 days per week, with potential for extension

Responsibilities

Practice and Compliance

Provide expert knowledge and professional practice leadership to develop solutions/service delivery models for exceptional care rooted in evidence-informed practice. Set practice standards, policies, and procedures in a variety of clinical settings across Canada. Evaluate clinical quality, risk, and outcomes for continuous quality improvement and risk mitigation. Adopt evidence-informed leading practices and provide expert knowledge to advance care and meet needs of the population served Monitor federal, provincial, and other relevant legislation/regulations for compliances and collaborate on strategies to address opportunities for improvement Conduct regular review and analysis of clinical quality and outcome indicators.

Developing Education Programs

Provide support and consultation Collaborate to address quality, safety, and risk management issues, including the development of improvement plans to address opportunity areas. Develop and contribute to execution of educational initiatives and support the ongoing development of our innovative on-line learning environment.

Leadership and Development

Lead program development and new models of care delivery for the target population, in collaboration with the operations leadership team and the interdisciplinary team. Lead or participate in knowledge translation, quality improvement, risk management, research, and best practice initiatives. Provide clinical and thought leadership and collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve the defined mandate. Committee participation and leadership as required.

Qualifications

Demonstrated core competencies in an advanced rehab practice capacity in the domains of Clinical, Collaboration/Consultation, Research/Evidence, and Leadership. Registration with one of the rehabilitation discipline regulatory bodies in Ontario in good standing: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology or Registered Dietitian Membership in relevant provincial and national associations/interest groups an asset Rehabilitation leadership experience is an asset Minimum of three (3) years of practice experience, home and community experience preferred. Solid understanding of principles of evidence informed practice, adult learning, and change management. An ability to promote and facilitate evidence-based practice. Project management experience in executing on evidence informed practices and quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrated leadership ability, including facilitation, engagement, conflict resolution, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated expertise and ability to apply, teach, coach and mentor individuals and teams Demonstrated success in establishing, leading and maintaining positive change through the use of change management principles. Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple deliverables. Ability to be resilient within a changing environment. A demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement. A vehicle, travel is required. Work location is hybrid to Markham and will travel to sites as required.

Why join SE Health?

Competitive Total Rewards So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, flexible pay options, car-loan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks. Flexibility & Belonging Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first. Purpose & Impact Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada. Growth That Meets Your Ambition Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, future-focused organization.

About Us

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@sehc.com .

AI And Compensation Details

We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a replacement position . The pay range is $69,000 – $87,000 annually, based on experience.