Clinical Supervisor, Occupational Therapy - Surrey Memorial Hospital

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In accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards of practice, Fraser Health mission, values and occupational therapy acute care standard, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the Clinical Practice Leader, clinical leaders, stakeholders, and the interprofessional care team in the provision of patient and family centered care, the Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of occupational therapy activities and staff for the assigned section.  Monitors workload, prepares and adjusts work assignments, ensures staff training objectives are attained, and acts as a clinical resource.  In collaboration with the Clinical Practice Leader, assists with budget planning and monitoring, preparing and conducting performance appraisals, providing input into service goals and objectives, and maintaining quality and safety standards for the assigned section.  Contributes to the development of the occupational therapy profession through approved practice council and site/regional committee participation.  Carries a clinical caseload as required.

Education and Experience

Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Three (3) years recent and relevant occupational therapy experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a patient and family centered model of care. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners. 
• Knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques.
• Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in patient care.
• Ability to supervise, provide work direction and guidance to others, and provide effective performance evaluation.
• Ability to allocate staff assignments to meet program requirements using available resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to teach, coach, provide and coordinate staff and student education and orientation.
• Ability to organize, document and communicate clinical practice policy and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, coordinate workflow, and carry a clinical caseload as required.
• Ability to monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Ability to support evidence-based research including identifying research questions and promoting research opportunities.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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