Executive Medical Director | Long Term Care, Access and End of Life

Interior Health Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 206,000 - 285,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking an Executive Medical Director for Long Term Care, Access, and End of Life. This senior executive role involves providing medical leadership, improving patient care outcomes, and engaging with various healthcare councils and committees. Ideal candidates will have an MD license in BC and at least 10 years of clinical experience.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Employer paid insurance premiums

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Relocation allowance may be provided

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an MD in BC.
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical practice experience.
• At least 5 years of healthcare leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical leadership to support high-quality care delivery.
• Mentor and manage medical leaders within the organization.
• Represent Interior Health on councils and provincial committees.

Skills

Analytical Ability

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in hospital, healthcare, business administration

Job description

Executive Medical Director | Long Term Care, Access and End of Life

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Interior Health Authority provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$206,722.00/yr - CA$284,243.00/yr

Position Summary

Who are we looking for:

Are you looking for a new and rewarding senior executive leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Executive Medical Director, Long Term Care, Access and End of Life. The location for this role is flexible within the Interior Health Region of British Columbia. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.

Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health:

• Excellent career prospects

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Employer paid training/education opportunities

• Employer paid insurance premiums

• Extended Health & Dental coverage

• Relocation Allowance may be provided

Salary range for the position is $206,722 to $284,243. Annual salary is pro-rated for Part-Time positions. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

The Executive Medical Director Long Term Care, Access and End of Life (EMD) provides senior medical leadership to support high quality care delivery, improve quality outcomes for patients and achievement of IH strategic priorities for Seniors Care.

Reporting to the VP Medicine, the EMD works in partnership with Clinical Operations to provide medical expertise and leadership for long term care services at IH and contracted sites, access and flow strategies, and end of life care inclusive of palliative care and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Through engagement of the medical staff and mentorship and management of reporting medical leaders the EMD supports Interior Health management in promoting the development, approval and adoption of standards, processes, and guidelines in the clinical setting. The Executive Medical Director also represents Interior Health on various councils and provincial steering committees.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Current licensure as an MD in BC.

• A Master’s degree in hospital, healthcare, business administration, or an equivalent degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of clinical practice experience and at least 5 years of progressively more responsible leadership experience in a healthcare environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Analytical ability to conceptualize well in unstructured, dynamic, and/or multidisciplinary environments where analysis, foresight, intuition, and mature judgment are required.

• Knowledge of fundamental theories, principles, and practices that lead to solutions for unusual or unprecedented problems.

• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary for frequent contact with internal and external partners.

• Ability to persuade and negotiate in controversial or sensitive situations, with the ability to exercise almost complete discretion in how and what to communicate.

• Leadership skills, including a demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability; comfort with decision-making responsibilities; coaching, teaching, and counseling skills; and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others while forging alliances and garnering support.

• An in-depth knowledge of regulations and guidelines related to areas of responsibility.

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Comments

Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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