JOY BROOKS DESBARRES

Strategic, experienced Regional Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in combining Clinical knowledge base with developed operational leadership, financial acumen, and market expansion strategies. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring success in dynamic environments. Committed to driving team performance and achieving organizational goals through effective management and strategic planning.

• Professional Advisory Committee- Physiotherapy, 09/01/99 - 01/01/03, Professional Practice Representative, Quality Patient Care Committee (QPCC)-Surgical System Physiotherapy representative, 2001 MSH Accreditation Team -Physiotherapy Representative-Surgical System, Integrated Clinical Pathways Committee, Electronic Documentation Team- Physiotherapy Representative (design and implementation of assessment/treatment screens)
• Ontario Special Olympics Games Committee, 11/01/99, Head Physiotherapist and Games Medical committee member.

• Pan American Games, 08/01/99, Selected by Canadian Olympic Association as Team Canada Therapist. Coverage for Canadian Men’s Water Polo, Canadian Men’s Softball, Canadian Roller Sports and Canadian Medical Clinic.
• World University Games (FISU), 07/01/99, Selected as Team Canada Physiotherapist. Coverage for Canadian Medical Clinic and Men’s Water Polo team.
• Water Polo, 06/01/90 - 07/01/99, Extensive travel and support as sole medical personnel to Canadian Men’s Water Polo team. 8-10 International venues in addition to National venues per year over all continents of the world. Invited as neutral medical official to European Championships 1996 and 1998.
• Rugby, 09/01/96 - 12/01/96, On-site Medical Consultant for University of Toronto Men’s and Women’s Varsity Rugby.
• Rugby, 06/01/90, Medical Consultant for TRANZAC Rugby Club, Toronto.

Student coordinator, Lifemark Physiotherapy, 06/01/12 - current, All levels of student including co-op (High School), Fleming College (PTA/OTA) and Queen’s University MScPT programs., Clinic Coordinator/ Mentor and Supervisor, 05/01/98 - 06/01/12, Multiple facilities and sites- including College and University course coordinator and instructor., 09/01/90 - current, Multiple presentations and Clinical Instruction Visits on various topics and trends promoting Physiotherapy to all disciplines and locations., 06/01/14, Co-Presenter at 2 Softball Canada Concussion Webinars (Lifemark/ Centric Health)., 06/01/14 - current, Presenter various Sports Affiliations (Softball, Soccer, Baseball, Rugby) and Schools (High School Durham region)- Concussion and IMPACT training. Appointed as Clinical Mentor Concussions (Lifemark) for 2016 onwards. Active member of Concussion Specialty Group (Lifemark)., 06/01/11, Essentials of Radiology- Achieved advanced standing in radiology assessment/ ordering / interpretation for Physical Therapists., 04/01/99, Publication: Aquatic Injuries in Water Polo: in the April 99 edition of The Clinics in Sports Medicine.

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First Aid, CPR and First Responder qualifications, 05/01/24

Regional Director- Operations- Ontario East, 08/21/21 - current, Oversee groupings of Ontario East (Etobicoke to Cornwall) Clinics; responsible for all regional budget, operations, KPIs, metrics, HR, staffing and revenue/ EBITA. At times responsible for 400+ employees and 40+ clinics., Clinic Director/ Physical Therapist, Lifemark Physiotherapy Oshawa, 06/12/21 - 08/21, Responsible for all daily administration duties including budget, scheduling, HR and business decisions for staff of 14+ Rehabilitation Professionals; also maintains full Orthopaedic caseload including FCEs, Long term Disability Assessments and Occupational Rehabilitation Assessments. Additional services include Concussion, CAT MVA and Sports Physiotherapy, OWN Network., Assistant Manager/ Physical Therapist, Active Recovery Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic- Courtice, 07/01/07 - 06/01/12, Full caseload and Management of busy private rehabilitation clinic covering all areas of orthopedics and sports medicine, IME’s and Functional Evaluations., Physical Therapist, King St. Physiotherapy and Foot Clinic, Bowmanville, 11/01/04 - 06/01/07, Private, MVA and WSIB outpatients, Pool Therapy program, Focus on Sports Medicine and Pediatrics, including IME’s and Functional Evaluations., Physical Therapist, Great Lakes Physiotherapy (Glazier Physiotherapy site) Oshawa, 01/01/03 - 06/01/04, Private, MVA and WSIB Outpatient orthopaedic population (Pediatric to senior); liaison with Family Physicians and local Specialists, IME’s and Functional Evaluations., Director of Physical Therapy, Canadian Knee Institute, Scarborough, 06/01/97 - 05/01/99, Initiated and now co-ordinates all rehabilitation services, developed all current protocols and procedures for post-op and conservative care treatment, marketing and research coordinator, established affiliation and liaison with University of Toronto., Head Physical Therapist, The Physio Centre, Scarborough, 09/01/96 - 04/01/97, Out-patient and Sports Medicine specialty., Registered Physical Therapist/ Manager, National Rehabilitation Services, Orange County, California, 10/01/90 - 02/01/91, Sole-charge physical therapist, supervising 15 PT Assistants and Aides in busy Out-patient and In-patient clinics., Physical Therapist/Profession Practice Representative, Surgical System-Markham Stouffville Hospital, Markham, 08/01/99 - 01/01/03, In-patient and Out-patient Orthopaedic and Medical patients, including pre-operative evaluation, staff education and progression of current Pre and Post-op orthopaedic procedures/protocols and educational materials (adult and pediatric populations). As Professional Practice representative responsible for all staff related issues involving 35 F/PT Physiotherapists/ Occupational Therapists and Assistants., Physical Therapist, Orthopaedic and Arthritic Hospital (Now Sunnybrook Holland Center), Toronto, 06/01/90 - 06/01/96, Out-patient and In-patient orthopedics, and Sports Medicine. Senior Physiotherapist to Working Condition Program i.e. Regional Evaluation Centre (Independent Medical Examinations (IME), Functional Ability Evaluations (FAE), and Medical Rehab DACs) and Community Clinic., Lead Medical Practitioner, INVICTUS Games, 09/01/17 - 02/01/25, Responsible for coordinating and executing medical services specific to swimming venue and Central Vancouver Site. Included pre-game responsibilities and Lead Practitioner for 35+ medical professionals., Medical Coordinator, Canada Summer Games, 08/01/25, Medical Coordinator for Multi Sport Summer Games., Medical Lead Practitioner, Pan American 2015 Host team, 12/01/14 - 08/01/15, Responsible for coordination and execution of all core medical services specifically for Softball and Baseball venue. Included pre games training and supplies as well as Lead Practitioner for team of 50+ medical professionals during games July 2015., Head Physical Therapist, Softball Canada, 03/01/00 - 03/01/02, Assessment and treatment of Men’s Canadian National Softball Team athletes at training camps, national and international competitions including World Championships July 2000, South Africa., Head Physical Therapist, Water Polo Canada, 06/01/90 - 09/01/99, Assessment and treatment of Men’s and Women’s Canadian National Water Polo Teams at training camps, national and international competitions., Head Physical Therapist, Toronto Argonaut Football Club, Toronto, 05/01/91 - 11/01/92, Responsible for off-field rehabilitation and training., Athletic Director/Aquatic Officer, Naval Sub-Lieutenant- Canadian Sea Cadet Military Training Establishment, Comox, British Columbia, 05/01/88 - 09/01/88, Organized athletics and aquatics for 12 to 17 year olds. Participated as Athletics and Aquatics Co-Coordinator for local RCSCC Sea Cadet Corp.

Citizenship: Canadian