VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” View more comments from our clients and their family members. Pay Range Commensurate with Experience The Professional Practice Leader & Educator (PPLE) - Rehab provides clinical leadership to support the advancement of professional practice, research and education in alignment with VHA’s strategic directions, provincial priorities, emerging trends and changing practice expectations. This pivotal team member promotes a culture of continuous learning that ensures both new and experienced rehab providers (i.e. OT, PT, SLP, RD, SLP) are equipped with the knowledge, skill and competence to work autonomously providing high quality and evidenced informed care. They also support operationalizing client & family centered care principles to create programs that enhance client experience while maintaining adherence to all professional standards and accountabilities. We are seeking a: Professional Practice Leader & Educator (PPLE) - Rehab Permanent Full-Time, Hybrid Model What will be your role? Working out of VHA’s Corporate Office (Toronto), the Professional Practice Leader & Educator (PPLE) - Rehab will facilitate knowledge translation, ensuring providers work to full scope of their role by advancing standards of care, foster and evaluate required competence through training opportunities, and provide professional practice oversight of the clinical leads. In partnership with operational leadership, provincial funders and other key stakeholders, they support the implementation of innovative and relevant care models that enhance client outcomes. This role is critical in aligning work within and across clinical programs alongside organizational practice priorities. Key areas of focus include: care integration, advancing client quality and safety, use of technology to enable care, and quality improvement and research to meet a diverse and evolving client population. Grounded in the principles of adult learning, the PPLE - Rehab will also work in collaboration with Clinical Leads and Rehab Supervisors to facilitate sustainable education and training support to rehab providers. This will ensure core and enhanced practice competencies of clinical providers are validated through the implementation of knowledge translation principles at the point-of-care. The PPLE - Rehab will engage & train clinical leads to promote skill attainment by point of care providers. They will act as a role model, sets standards for performance, and provide innovative and flexible learning opportunities to support continuous professional development. Key Areas of Accountability: Develop and deliver robust onboarding and educational programs that accommodate different learning styles to ensure safe, quality client care. Mentor Clinical Leads to ensure standardization and alignment with VHA policies and professional standards. Lead, mentor, coach, and collaborate with Clinical Leads in identifying, creating and delivering educational requirements and ongoing professional development for the health professions. Collaborate with clinical leadership to evaluate current and future trends and changing client demographics and care requirements; and implement revised processes and practices in conjunction with local, regional and national standards and guidelines. Lead, develop, implement and evaluate organizational practice changes with clearly developed transition/sustainability plan in partnership with operations team. Role models and demonstrates key proficiencies while working with internal/external stakeholders by utilizing relevant knowledge translation, program planning, change management tools and terminology in implementing QI initiatives. Collaborate in the review, revision and implementation, of policies and standards for clinical practice as per VHA policy, and as required. Promote and contribute to practice environments that encourage learning, application of knowledge and research. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in a Regulated Health Profession required (Regulated Health professional with other Masters may be considered based on relevance to the role). Licensure and membership in good standing with a professional college. Holds current academic appointment/eligible for academic appointment (with application to appointment within one year of hire) Membership in a professional association (E.g. OSOT, CAOT, OPA, etc.). 5 years progressive experience within a regulated health profession, with at least 2 years experience in a home/community OR 2 years experience in an acute care setting. Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated ability to successfully lead or implement projects at a level of a unit/team or organization. Strong understanding of the respective regulated health professions colleges, Regulated Health Professions Act, and other regulatory practice standards as it relates to health professions and unregulated care providers (UCPs). Demonstrated leadership skills in advancing professional practice with an ability to influence clinical leads and engage with staff Strong clinical practitioner with an ability to use knowledge-transfer techniques to put research–based knowledge into practice. Demonstrated expertise in facilitation/implementation, sustainability and evaluation of program outcomes. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in both in-person and remote/virtual team settings – technological proficiency with MS Office 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, video conferencing) and ability to learn in a technology-supported work environment will be necessary. Valid driver’s license and use of a car on the job required to travel between office/training sites. What makes VHA’s compensation unique? Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees Compensation for education and professional development VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career Mentorship and peer support Career development opportunities Employee and family assistance program Wellness resources Perks & discounts Staff & service provider events Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply. How to Apply? Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto. Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion. In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care. “VHA’s team is full of amazing people who are compassionate and committed to supporting one another and to making care better for our clients and families.” - Kathryn Nichol, President and CEO, VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) At VHA, we offer you opportunities to advance your career with an industry-recognized leader in care that truly values its clients and its people. Visit our Careers website for more details. Internationally educated healthcare professionals have long been an important part of VHA’s workforce - hear from some of our staff and service providers about their experience. Since 1925, VHA Home HealthCare has lent a helping hand to people in the community. As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we support seniors, families, people with disabilities and those living with chronic or terminal illness to live as independently as possible. With close to 3,000 staff and service providers - including personal support workers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, home support workers and office support staff - we provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to clients in their home and the community. At VHA, we’re passionate about the work we do, the impact we make, and about supporting our clients, communities, and each other. As a VHA team member you’ll do more than provide services to clients; you’ll build strong, long-lasting bonds and real relationships with our clients and their families. We offer high-quality, multilingual services in southern Ontario and our work environment focuses on supporting clients and staff through client-centered care, well-connected health care teams, and continual improvement. Our people are as diverse as the clients and communities we support and we value your unique talents. So, if you’re passionate about serving others and making a difference, you belong at VHA A Life-Changing Opportunity Providing better care to our clients and their families is what fuels us. And today we’re at the forefront. Through our community partnerships, innovation initiatives, and a focus on research and transformation, we are making an impact like never before. To support you and your goals, there are a range of full-time, part-time and casual positions at VHA with varying schedules to meet our clients’ needs and your own. We also try to give you an interesting mix of new and repeat clients so you can build relationships and enjoy variety. We know that our team members can provide their best care when their own needs are being met. Together, we are reimagining the future of health care. Reimagine your career with VHA. At VHA, we offer you opportunities to advance your career with an industry-recognized leader in care that truly values its clients and its people. We offer: The opportunity to join a leading charitable organization you can be proud of with over 95 years of experience providing high quality care. A stimulating, diverse, client and family-focused work environment with a variety of full-time and part time positions. We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning, competitive compensation and paid orientation, a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program, and more. Eligible staff are also entitled to a pension plan and comprehensive benefits package. Best of all, we foster a supportive, and respectful team environment where we all thrive.
