Emergence of New Professional Leadership Roles within a Health Professional Group following Organizational Redesign

Abstract

Results of a survey conducted in all Ontario hospitals have shown that several new non-management professional leadership positions and a model of shared governance within a health professional group have emerged. The model was most evident in healthcare organizations with a program management structure. This article discusses the roles and activities of these advanced professional leaders and shared responsibilities for one professional group (physiotherapy) in light of the results of the survey.