Jason is an accomplished healthcare executive and physiotherapist with over 26 years of experience leading teams across diverse healthcare sectors, including acute care, long-term care, assisted living, primary care, rehabilitation, and allied health services. Throughout his career, he has served in senior roles such as Regional Director, Executive Director, and Chief Operating Officer, effectively guiding organizations through complex healthcare environments.
Jason is the co-founder of PhysioFITT, a mobile physiotherapy service providing technology-enabled rehabilitation in western Canada, and principal consultant at RehabLeadership, delivering global leadership training and support for rehabilitation professionals.
Committed to evidence-informed leadership and continuous learning, Jason is an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine, where he teaches graduate courses in leadership and rehabilitation. He collaborates with academic institutions across Canada, the South Pacific, and the Middle East, offering applied leadership and management training programs, and has developed numerous online leadership courses in partnership with Physiopedia.
With extensive international experience, Jason has contributed to health system improvement projects in Central America and the Middle East. His practical, experience-driven approach translates complex leadership theories into actionable strategies, benefiting healthcare leaders navigating everyday challenges. Jason has facilitated numerous leadership and emotional intelligence workshops, co-authors leadership e-books, and has published research in respected peer-reviewed medical journals.
Jason holds degrees in Psychology and Physical Therapy from the University of Saskatchewan, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta, and a Graduate Certificate in Health System Leadership from Royal Roads University. He is an EQ-i/EQ360 Certified Practitioner and Achieve Global Leadership trainer.