Attending Physician

Cardinal Creek Residence; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Orleans, Ontario, is seeking an Attending Physician to provide person-centred medical care and support the well-being of residents. The ideal candidate will hold a valid medical license in Ontario and be committed to teamwork and resident-focused practices. This role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality healthcare. A commitment to continuing education regarding elderly care is also essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Ontario and member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Preferred experience in long-term care.
• Knowledge of regulations governing long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide medical care.
• Attend the home weekly to provide clinical care.
• Participate in after-hour on-call schedule.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Building trust

Professional interaction

Education

Medical practitioner licence in Ontario

Experience in long-term care

Job description

Overview

Attending Physician – Long-Term Care

Orleans, Ontario

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful difference every day?

At our home, we believe in Making Every Moment Matter — for our residents, their families, and our team. We are looking for an Attending Physician who shares our values: someone with a strong moral compass, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to collaboration.

As an Attending Physician, you will play a central role in providing person-centred medical care, supporting residents\' dignity, well-being, and quality of life. You\'ll be part of an interdisciplinary team that works together to ensure every decision, large or small, reflects compassion and respect.

Our culture is guided by our PEOPLE philosophy :

• Participation – engaging residents, families, and team members in care decisions
• Excellence – striving for the highest standards in all that we do
• Openness – fostering trust through transparent communication
• Performance – delivering reliable, resident-focused outcomes
• Longevity – sustaining meaningful relationships and continuous improvement
• Efficient Use of Resources – ensuring responsible, sustainable practices

If you are a physician who values teamwork, integrity, and the privilege of caring for older adults, we would love to welcome you to our community.

Responsibilities

• In this role as an Attending Physician, you will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including other APs, NP, RNs, RPNs, PSWs, to provide medical care for residents.
• In collaboration with the Medical Director, provides comprehensive primary care to residents.
• Collaborates and consults with the Director of Care, Nurse Practitioner, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team and external resources regarding residents' plan of care.
• Attends the home on a weekly basis to provide clinical care to assigned residents.
• Addresses resident acute and chronic care needs and provides appropriate and timely documentation.
• 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.
• Participates in after-hour on-call schedule
• Conducts regular medication drug review and documents / updates residents' health records.
• Participates in outbreak management meetings and provides on-site medical oversight during outbreaks
• Commits to continuing education related to long term care, care of the elderly, palliative care and dementia care.
• Actively participates as a member of the Professional Advisory Committee.
• Participates in in-service education programs each year.

Qualifications

• Medical practitioner licence to practise medicine in the Province of Ontario, and always be a member in good standing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• 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.

Work Environment

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace. We comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ensuring accessibility and accommodations for employees with disabilities.