James Simpson Email & Phone Number

Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada

Kelowna

As the Assistant Director, Operations – British Columbia (BC), I provide leadership and operational oversight for a range of services including Assisted Living, Complex Care, Dementia Care, and Day Programs located on multiple sites throughout the interior region of BC in accordance with the Good Samaritan Society (GSS) Mission, Vision and Values. I work alongside other leaders to ensure that care and services are consistent with GSS goals and objectives and that effective and efficient clinical care and services are provided. I empower the Site Manager team to pursue best practices, build a quality focused culture, promote quality improvement and patient safety improvement plans. In addition, i establish, build, maintain and enhance external relationships with our funding partner and other community stakeholders.

Vernon, Bc

Managed multiple staff and ensured clinical excellence in service delivery by both regulated and unregulated professionals through recruitment, selection and coaching of employees and supervisors. Engaged with internal and external stakeholders including physicians to integrate delivery of health services in the community.Job AccomplishmentsJob Accomplishments• Grew home support services while maintaining cost per client hour below target.• Championed safety culture to improve safety of both clients and staff.

Kelowna

Managed a team of 9 Supervisors and an annual operating budget in excess of $16 Million dollars. Worked in partnership with medical co-leadership, ensured both operational and clinical excellence in the delivery of rehabilitation services in the Okanagan Valley through coaching, team and individual employee recognition.Job Accomplishments• Restructured rehabilitation services into a seamless model of care.• Engaged stakeholders both internal and external to enhance delivery of rehabilitation services across the continuum of care

Ottawa, Ontario

Supervised the delivery of Physiotherapy services through recruitment, interview and selection process in a large multi-site academic health sciences centre.Job Accomplishments• Engaged internal stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of professional services.• Contributed to the development of a new interprofessional model of care

Reporting to the Director, Rehabilitation Services responsible for leadership of the Physiotherapy professionals at the Riverside Campus of the Ottawa Hospital.Accountable and responsible for the supervision and planning of physiotherapy services on one site of the Ottawa Hospital

Master Of Health Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Administrative Residency – Queensway-Carleton Hospital Worked under the direction of the Vice President – Finance on various assignments.

Bachelor Of Science, Physical Therapy

Bachelor Of Physical And Health Education, Health And Physical Education/Fitness