Healthcare Manager - Respiratory Therapy

ProResp Inc. is the largest Ontario-owned provider of home respiratory services. We are a member of the Trudell Medical Group, a Canadian healthcare organization established in 1922, which develops, manufactures and delivers health care products and services worldwide.

Manager - Respiratory Therapy
William Osler ProResp (Brampton, Ontario)
Full-time Permanent position
Salaried position (Based on Experience)

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Therapist interested in a leadership role. The preferred candidate will assume primary responsibility for leading, organizing and directing the activities of the local operation in accordance with ProResp’s Mission, Core Values, and Vision. William Osler ProResp offers a unique leadership opportunity to progress your healthcare career in an organization that strives for the highest level of quality care to our clients within the community.

With 30 locations throughout the province and over 300 employees, (including 100+ staff RRTs) ProResp Inc. was the first in Ontario to offer homecare services with the RRT as the primary healthcare provider and remains the gold standard in the provision of Oxygen (air and liquid) and PAP therapy. Today we continue our homecare pioneering tradition with our Respiratory Therapists providing complex airway management and virtual care accessibility to our patients. As an ambassador of ProResp, you will play an integral part in continuing our tradition of exceptional patient-centric Respiratory Therapist care within your community.

We promote a safe, inclusive, socially responsible environment where you will work collaboratively as part of a diverse team passionate about helping people breathe. Every employee at ProResp plays a part in assisting our patients in achieving their desired level of independence and quality of life.

Expectations of role include (but not limited to):

1. Maintains client care standards with effective resource utilization
2. Develops annual business plans and budgets
3. Establish goals and objectives in alignment with corporate policies, procedures and standards
4. Manages both physical and human resources for the operation
5. Provides developmental, training, mentorship and performance measures to staff
6. Operates to applicable quality standards as outlined
7. Ensures compliance with relevant legislation such as Human Rights Code, Employment Standards, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Transportation, Health Canada

The preferred candidate shall possess:

1. Demonstrated leadership experience of 5 years or more; preferably health or home care field
2. Previous Clinical expertise in respiratory therapy practice is preferred
3. Formal business education considered an asset
4. Candidates with or working towards their Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) accreditation preferred.
5. Excellent communications skills; demonstrated with multiple stakeholders, effectively through a variety of methods
6. Strong organizational and prioritization skills
7. Good computer skills; attention to detail; follow up diligence
8. Strong Health & Safety focus
9. Applicable knowledge and experience in the areas of workplace safety, employment standards, Health Canada
10. Valid G license; ability to travel as required. Comfortable driving in remote regions on a regular basis.
11. Agreeable to participate in applicable background checks as a condition of employment
12. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and who currently hold a valid certificate with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.

ProResp encourages long term employment by offering a comprehensive package including:

1. Competitive Base Salary determined by experience
2. 4 weeks paid vacation to start
3. Paid sick days and annual wellness/floater day
4. Annual incentive payment program
5. Company growth incentive program
6. Annual performance and salary reviews
7. Comprehensive benefits including health and dental, disability, EAP, and a defined contribution match pension plan
8. Professional liability Insurance
9. Paid CRTO and RTSO registrations
10. Corporate cell phone
11. Company vehicle including gas, insurance, maintenance, repairs
12. Business casual environment with scrubs allowance
13. Consideration provided for relocation allowance

In addition to financial benefits, we offer:

1. An organization committed to a patient-centric model of care.
2. Reliable employment with consistent daytime business hours in an organization with over 40 years of steady business growth providing ongoing advancement opportunities.
3. A positive, ethical and socially inclusive work environment that is supportive of professional development and career advancement.
4. Team-oriented environments with an extensive network of colleagues throughout Ontario sharing your respiratory passion

Essential Duties:

1. Visual and audio acuity; excellent English communication skills, including oral and written; ability to present in groups of varying sizes and backgrounds.
2. Problem solving focus with high situational awareness and emotional intelligence
3. Defined as physically medium; occasional walking and standing and climbing of stairs; computer work; neck flexion; frequent push – pull for vehicle doors; occasional lifting up to 31 lbs, rare to 58 lbs.
4. Able to drive on a frequent basis holding a valid full G Driver's License (Full G for 3 years or longer) with satisfactory driving record.
5. Must maintain satisfactory standing with ongoing background checks
6. Must be clean shaven where a respirator seals to the skin of the face or neck when the use of a N95 respirator is required during the course of duties for: Worker Protection and Fit Testing (orientation and bi-annual testing at minimum)

This is an opportunity with a growing, highly reputable organization. Please apply online to be considered for this opportunity. To learn more about our company visit our website at www.proresp.com.

ProResp Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation during recruiting, please contact Human Resources at 519-686-2615.