Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community settings.
We are seeking Allied Health - Community of Practice Lead to kick start the learning and development of CTG’s allied health professionals, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologist, Registered Dietician, Social Workers and other rehabilitation specialists.
You will collaborate with branch leaders and unite Allied Health Professional across sites to build a vibrant network of shared expertise. You’ll champion innovation, guide clinical excellence, and support continuous learning across the organization.
This is a full-time permanent position offering a hybrid work arrangement with some flexible scheduling. The role requires some travel to support cross-site engagement and external partnerships.
What you'll be doing:
- Community Leadership: Build and sustain a dynamic rehabilitation-focused Community of Practice through regular meetings, case discussions, and collaborative learning.
- Mentorship & Preceptorship: Mentor clinicians at all levels, oversee competency development, support student integration, and promote peer coaching across the provider network.
- Clinical Standards & Quality: Develop and implement processes and best practices that providers can follow and execute consistently. And ensure therapists and assistants meet practice standards through chart reviews, assessments, and adherence to professional guidelines.
- Systems Building: Design and implement quality systems, frameworks, and standards that support clinical excellence. Collaborate with internal and external knowledge experts to ensure consistency and scalability across the organization.
- Research & Knowledge Sharing: Lead initiatives to document and share best practices, promote evidence-based care, and address skill gaps through training and collaborative projects.
- External Engagement: Collaborate with partner universities, colleges, and vendors to support placements, equipment training, and community-wide clinical development.
Skills needed for success:
- A licensed Therapy Professional in good standing with relevant regulatory body.
- Demonstrated experience in mentorship, preceptorship, knowledge translation and clinical education, including support for new graduates and ADP authorizers.
- Proven clinical expertise grounded in evidence-based practice and rehabilitation principles.
- Background or strong interest in research, quality improvement, and knowledge translation initiatives.
- Skilled in engaging multidisciplinary teams across various levels of experience
- Experience in event planning, public speaking, and delivering impactful presentations.
- Exceptional facilitation, communication, and leadership abilities, with a talent for fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
- Business education or experience (e.g., Master’s in Business Administration) is a strong asset.
- Project management experience is preferred to support coordination of initiatives and stakeholder engagement
What you can expect:
As a member of Closing the Gap Healthcare, we are built to be a Team Made for Caringtm, you can expect:
- Competitive Total Compensation package
- Comprehensive health and dental package, including comprehensive support for mental health
- Extensive learning and development career opportunities
- A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
- A commitment to excellence
Who we are:
Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award-winning, fully accredited and government (Ministry of Health) funded organization.
We are dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and clinic healthcare services. Everything we do is based on ethical principles and compassion, together with our commitment to meet the highest practice standards. We are, in every way, A Team Made for Caring™.
The Not So Fine Print:
We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our “Team Made for Caring”.
This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy. Closing the Gap is monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic closely and following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, the Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families, and our team members.
Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, all new hires must have received the complete series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the official start date of hire. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon the Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at jobs@closingthegap.ca at your earliest convenience.
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