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We are currently seeking applications for the role of Medical Director, Long Term Care (Lakeridge Gardens). The Medical Director role within Long-Term Care facilities is a provincially mandated role which is compensated by the Ministry of Long-Term Care based on a calculation of bed utilization.

The roles and responsibilities of the Medical Director, Long-Term Care include:

• Providing oversight of the medical services provided in the homes as required by the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Durham Region’s Long-Term Care policies and any other applicable legislation
• Advising on all aspects of medical care provided to residents and ensuring appropriate on-call coverage has been arranged for all residents, after hours, in accordance with the LTC on-call program as established between the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Long-Term Care) and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA)
• Leading the recruitment process for attending physicians in the homes
• Communicating expectations, including relevant medical policies and procedures, to attending physicians and registered nurses in the extended class
• Providing expert advice for the development of clinical policies and procedures
• Authorizing medical directives for staff and residents, as required
• Collaborating with the Directors of Care, pharmacy service provider, and other health professionals working in the LTC home on resident care matters
• Actively participating as a member of the long-term care homes’ committees and interprofessional teams as required by the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 and its regulations, and participating on other committees as mutually agreed upon between the Medical Director and the relevant LTC leadership
• Advocating for interdisciplinary resident-family integrated care and participating in quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with home’s leadership, interdisciplinary team, with residents and their families and caregivers, and with other health system partners
• Committing to continuing education related to long term care, care of the elderly, palliative care, and dementia care and complete orientation and annual education required by the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
• Ensuring appropriate and timely documentation in the home’s electronic medical record
• Staying up-to-date and supporting the enacting of relevant legislation (Long-Term Care Homes Act) pertaining to delivery of care
• Advocating for interdisciplinary resident-family integrated care and participating in quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with the home’s leadership, interdisciplinary team, with residents and their families and caregivers

Qualifications:

• Medical practitioner licensed to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario, and a member in good standing of the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Qualified member of Privileged Staff at Lakeridge Health
• Previous experience working in Long-Term Care as an Attending Physician, or preferably, as a Medical Director
• Experience managing and leading peers
• Membership or involvement in related associations and community of practice groups would be an asset
• Must have completed or be able to complete the Ontario Long-Term Care Clinicians (OLTCC) Medical Director course within 12 months of assuming the position of Medical Director
• Ability to build trust within the home leadership team, interprofessional care team, and residents and their families and caregivers, through meaningful, authentic interactions and excellent medical care
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations and guidance governing long-term care

The Medical Director will receive compensation through the Ministry of Long-Term Care allocation.

This position is open to all qualified Lakeridge Health Privileged Staff members. External applicants will be considered subject to the full LH application and privileging process and approval by the Medical Advisory Committee and Board of Trustees. If you would like to be considered for the position, please forward your expression of interest along with your CV to Medical and Academic Affairs – [email protected] by Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Interviews for this position will take place over the next 1-2 months with an expected appointment date within 1 month following the interview and candidate selection. Individuals who express interest will be provided with greater detail around recruitment timelines.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members is united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
The Medical Director will be located at Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place, Ontario.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Medical Director will work closely with the clinical leadership team, including the Director of Care, to collaboratively lead, implement, and evaluate medical services. As Attending Physician, s/he will provide high quality resident-centred medical care as a member of the care team. The resident roster will be approximately 32 residents (caseload may be negotiable).

Accountabilities

• Provides leadership over medical services provided in the homes.
• Willing to provide clinical care to assigned residents, including in-person weekly rounding
• Regularly communicates with other Attending Physicians and / or Nurse Practitioners regarding relevant policies, procedures, and responsibilities
• Ensures appropriate on-call coverage has been arranged for all residents, after hours, in accordance with the LTC on-call program as established between the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOLTC) and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA)
• Is a strong advocate for interdisciplinary resident-family integrated care and participates in quality improvement activities in collaboration with home’s leadership, interdisciplinary team, with residents and their families and caregivers, and with health system partners.
• In partnership with the Chief Medical Officer (Extendicare) and home leadership develops quality of care standards for home and fosters a physician culture that includes objective setting, peer comparison, audit and feedback, quality improvement plans, and annual activity / performance review
• Addresses resident acute and chronic care needs and provides appropriate and timely documentation in Extendicare’s electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Identifies circumstances in which palliative and/or end of life care may benefit the resident and family members and work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Identifies circumstances in which residents require referral to the appropriate medical consultant and/or other health practitioner and facilitates this care, participating in care conferences and communications.
• Conducts regular medication drug review and documents/updates resident’s health record
• Commits to continuing education related to long term care, care of the elderly, palliative care, and dementia care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical practitioner licensed to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario, and a member in good standing of the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Experience working in Long Term Care (LTC) as an Attending Physician, or preferably, as a Medical Director
• Must complete the OLTCC Medical Director course within 12 months of assuming the position of Medical Director
• Ability to build trust within the home leadership team, interprofessional care team, and residents and their families and caregivers, through meaningful, authentic interactions and excellent medical care
• Ability to adapt, provide coaching, facilitate change, and continually improve resident care
• Admitting privileges at a local acute care hospital, or has specified alternate arrangements for acute hospital admission if required, preferred
• Knowledge of regulations governing Long Term Care
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

TO APPLY
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Vanessa Labrecque
Executive Director
Stoneridge Manor
[email protected]

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care, and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members is united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

The Attending Physician position will be located at Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place, Ontario.

Reporting to the Medical Director, the Attending Physician will provide high quality resident centred medical care as a member of the management care team. The resident roster will be approximately 32 residents. There is also an opportunity to serve as the Medical Director for the facility, please contact us for more information.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Attends the long-term care home on a weekly basis, to provide clinical care to assigned residents and clients
• Addresses resident acute and chronic care needs and provides appropriate and timely documentation in Extendicare’s electronic medical records systems
• Identifies circumstances in which palliative and/or end of life care may benefit the resident and family members and work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Identifies circumstances in which residents require referral to the appropriate medical consultant and/or other health practitioner and facilitate this care, participating in care conferences and communications.
• Works effectively and efficiently with members of the interdisciplinary team including the medical director to ensure the highest level of care is provided to residents
• Conducts regular medication drug review and documents/updates resident’s health record
• Participates in after hour on-call
• Commits to continuing education related to long term care, care of the elderly, palliative care, and dementia care.
• Participates in physician peer review to continually improve resident care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical practitioner license to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario, and be a member in good standing of the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Admitting privileges at a local acute care hospital, or has specified alternate arrangements for acute hospital admission if required, preferred
• Experience working in Long Term Care, preferred
• Knowledge of regulations governing long term care
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to build trust and interact in a professional manner with staff, residents, families, and other community partners.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Vanessa Labrecque
Executive Director
Stoneridge Manor
[email protected]

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada.

Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members is united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

The Medical Director position will be located at Blenheim Community Village in Blenheim, Ontario.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Medical Director will work closely with the clinical leadership team including the Director of Care to collaboratively lead, implement and evaluate medical services.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides leadership over medical services provided in the homes.
• Willing to provide clinical care as one of the Attending Physicians at the home, including weekly rounding, which occurs in-person as often as possible. The resident roster will be approximately 25
• Regularly communicates with other Attending Physicians and / or Nurse Practitioners regarding relevant policies, procedures, and responsibilities.
• Ensures appropriate on-call coverage has been arranged for all residents, after hours, in accordance with the LTC oncall program as established between the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOLTC) and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA).
• Is a strong advocate for interdisciplinary resident-family integrated care and participates in quality improvement activities
  in collaboration with home’s leadership, interdisciplinary team, with residents and their families and caregivers, and with health system partners.
• In partnership with the Chief Medical Officer (Extendicare) and home leadership develops quality of care standards for home and fosters a physician culture that includes objective setting, peer comparison, audit and feedback, quality improvement plans, and annual activity / performance review.
• Addresses resident acute and chronic care needs and provides appropriate and timely documentation in Extendicare’s
  electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Identifies circumstances in which palliative and/or end of life care may benefit the resident and family members and work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Identifies circumstances in which residents require referral to the appropriate medical consultant and/or other health practitioner and facilitates this care, participating in care conferences and communications.
• Conducts regular medication drug review and documents/updates resident’s health record.
• Commits to continuing education related to long term care, care of the elderly, palliative care, and dementia care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical practitioner licensed to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario, and a member in good standing of the
  Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Experience working in Long Term Care (LTC) as an Attending Physician, or preferably, as a Medical Director
• Must complete the OLTCC Medical Director course within 12 months of assuming the position of Medical Director
• Ability to build trust within the home leadership team, interprofessional care team, and residents and their families and
  caregivers, through meaningful, authentic interactions and excellent medical care
• Ability to adapt, provide coaching, facilitate change, and continually improve resident care
• Admitting privileges at a local acute care hospital, or has specified alternate arrangements for acute hospital admission
  if required, preferred
• Knowledge of regulations governing Long Term Care
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

TO APPLY
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:

Julia Fawcett
Regional Manager
[email protected]

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care, and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist,
accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human
Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance.
Extendicare

KENSINGTON HEALTH

Kensington Health is a not-for-profit, healthcare organization that provides community delivered care. Our mission is to reimagine community-delivered care and our vision is a better life for everyone.

Kensington Health offers a diverse range of care and services including long-term care, hospice, community care, cancer screening, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, and eye tissue processing for transplants.

Kensington Health is deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. In addition, Kensington Health is a system partner, helping to co-lead and support the Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team, and is affiliated with the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine.

For additional information about Kensington Health, visit our website at https://www.kensingtonhealth.org

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Attending Physician role is within the Community, Hospice, and Long-Term Care division of Kensington Health. This role reports to the Medical Director Long-Term Care and is accountable for providing medical care to a roster of people living in Kensington Gardens.
Kensington Gardens is a 350-person long-term care home located in the heart of the Kensington community in downtown Toronto. Kensington Gardens supports individuals who require long-term care by providing comprehensive and holistic interdisciplinary care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide services to meet the medical needs of residents in the assigned Resident Home Area(s), at the LTC Home, including assessment, planning, , and provision of individualized medical care, consistent with professional standards of care, and obtaining informed consent for individual treatment(s) and the treatment plan.
2. Conduct weekly physician rounds according to an approved schedule.
3. Be a member of and attend the Professional Advisory Committee.
4. Supervise students and residents during the provision of services hereunder, including medical students, postgraduate resident trainees and other learners as agreed upon.
5. Participate in 24-hour on-call medical coverage for those living in the LTC Home.
6. Support and participate in LTC Home-wide issues, such as infectious disease outbreak management.
7. Be available to receive reports on medication safety incidents and adverse drug reactions regarding residents with whom the Attending Physician is involved and provide corrective action or other medical services in response to same.
8. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team members of the LTC Home, as needed, to make arrangements for residents whose care needs can no longer be met at the LTC Home to be admitted to a hospital or other facility best suited to provide required care at the earliest possible opportunity and document the order for transfer/discharge on the medical
   record of the resident.
9. Complete all forms pertaining to the medical care of residents as required by applicable legislation and regulations. The completion of all said forms shall be without direct cost to the resident, family, or LTC Home; forms related to services not insured by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) or services not required by legislation may be billed directly
   to the resident or Substitute Decision Maker, if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum qualifications Medical Doctor degree from a recognized educational institution
• Current licensure with good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Minimum two (2) years experience working in a long-term care setting; minimum of five
  years in clinical practice
• Experience in supporting quality improvement initiatives and research preferred.
• Proficiency in documenting resident interactions in Point Click Care and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with PHIPA regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary
  teams, residents, families, and caregivers.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Committed to continuous education and learning of self and others.
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain
  these same standards.

Please submit applications, including three references, via email by 11:59 PM on Friday,
September 20, 2024 to:
Dr. Mark Goldstein
Medical Director, Long-Term Care
Kensington Health
25 Brunswick Avenue
Toronto Ontario, M5S 2L9
[email protected]

Long-Term Care Home and Organization Background:

Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an
outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a
proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long-Term Care (LTC) Homes and 7 Retirement Lodges across
Ontario, Jarlette Health Services has established itself as an industry leader with over 50 years of
experience in the dynamic senior care sector.

Muskoka Landing is a fully accredited long term-care home in Huntsville, Ontario. Our home has a full
time Nurse Practitioner, Medical Director and two Attending Physicians. We are looking for a third Attending
Physician. At Muskoka Landing we have 94 long-term beds available and offer private and basic
accommodations in a brightly lit, friendly home. Muskoka Landing contains beautifully landscaped gardens
and walkways overlooking an unrivaled view of Fairy Lake.

Position Summary:
The Attending Physician reports to and works collaboratively with the Administrator and Medical Director.
The Attending Physician would be responsible for providing exemplary resident-centered medical care and
would support a roster of approximately 25 to 32 residents.

Required Traits and Qualifications:

• Medical practitioner licensed to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario, and a member in good
  standing of the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Experience working in LTC or willingness to have mentoring with our Medical Director and NP
• Ability to build trust and interact in a professional manner with residents and their families as well
  as team members
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable qualifications / experience (not required)

• Knowledge of legislations regulations governing LTC (e.g. Fixing Long-Term Act 2021 and Ontario
  Regulation 246/22)
• Experience with PointClickCare, eMar, eConnect
• Knowledge of MDS and Resident Care Plan review/updating

Accountabilities:

• Attends weekly in person rounds in the LTC home to provide acute clinical care, preventative
  assessments, and improve quality of life for those with chronic conditions;
• Must record a SOAP note in our PointClickCare electronic health record to document your visit;
• Identifies circumstances in which palliative and/or end of life care may benefit the resident and
  family members and work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team;
• Works effectively and efficiently with members of the interdisciplinary team including the Medical
  Director to ensure the highest level of care is provided to residents;
• Conducts regular medication drug review every 3 months with pharmacist;
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• Participation in the after hour on-call rotation that is only 17:00 – 22:00 Monday to Friday for
  Attending Physicians currently as our Medical Director covers the other times.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume in confidence to Griffin Allen, Regional Director of
Operations, at [email protected]

Position: MD Consultant

Organization: Southeast Geriatric Outreach Team (Unionville Home Society)

Location: 4300 Highway 7, Unionville, Ontario

Overview: SEGOT is seeking a dedicated and experienced MD Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing medical expertise and support for our elderly clients, ensuring comprehensive care and coordination among all involved parties.

Responsibilities:

• Attend Weekly Meetings: Participate in weekly rounds with the SEGOT team to review cases. Meeting durations vary based on the number of cases, typically ranging from 2-4 hours per week.
• Consultation Availability: Be available for brief consultations throughout the week via phone or email to address urgent issues.
• Collaborative Care Planning: Work collaboratively with team members to formulate plans addressing the concerns of clients, their families, and referral sources.
• Written Consultations: Provide detailed written consultations, including summaries and recommendations for medical follow-up. These will be sent to the family doctor, referral source, and any future consultants involved in the client’s care.
• Community Liaison: Liaise with other teams and community resources, including Seniors Home Support Program and Seniors Health Clinic, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Registration: Must be registered with the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Specialization: Family doctor with Care of the Elderly certification or a Geriatrician.
• Experience: Proven interest and experience in the care of older adults.
• Ongoing Education: Commitment to ongoing relevant medical education to maintain and support expertise in the role.

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrates a strong interest and experience in geriatric care.
• Possesses excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Shows commitment to continuous professional development and education.

Renumeration:

• Sessional Rate of $432 (based on a session of 3 hours in length)

Application: If you are passionate about improving the care and quality of life for older adults and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

Contact Information: Please email your interest to Kate Papillo at [email protected]