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

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 206,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an Executive Medical Director for Long Term Care, Access, and End of Life services. This senior leadership role involves providing medical expertise, strategic planning, and collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and support high-quality care across the region. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Excellent career prospects

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Employer-paid training/education opportunities

Employer-paid vacation

Employer-paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Relocation Allowance may be provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior medical leadership roles.
• Expertise in long-term care and end-of-life care.
• Strong understanding of healthcare policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for Long Term Care, Access, and End of Life services.
• Develop and implement policies for evidence-based clinical care.
• Engage with healthcare providers to foster quality improvement.

Skills

Medical Leadership

Strategic Planning

Quality Improvement

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Who Are We Looking For

Are you seeking a rewarding senior executive leadership role in healthcare? Interior Health offers an exciting opportunity for the position of Executive Medical Director, Long Term Care, Access, and End of Life. The role's location is flexible within the Interior Health Region of British Columbia. We value individuals eager to make a difference in their communities. A relocation allowance may be provided. Apply today to join our dynamic team.

Some Of The Benefits Of Joining Interior Health

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Employer-paid training/education opportunities
• Employer-paid vacation
• Employer-paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance may be provided

Salary range for the position is $206,722 to $284,243. The annual salary is pro-rated for part-time positions. Salaries are determined within this range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

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, improve patient outcomes, and advance IH strategic priorities for Seniors Care. Reporting to the VP of Medicine, the EMD collaborates with Clinical Operations to offer medical expertise in long-term care, access and flow strategies, and end-of-life care, including palliative care and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). The role involves engaging medical staff, mentorship, and representing Interior Health on various councils and committees.

What Will You Work On

• Providing medical leadership and strategic planning for Long Term Care, Access, and End of Life services across IH.
• Developing and implementing policies, standards, and best practices to ensure evidence-based clinical care.
• Engaging with healthcare providers to foster change management, innovation, and quality improvement.
• Collaborating with Quality and Patient Safety teams to monitor quality metrics.
• Participating in clinical reviews, incident investigations, and safety concerns.
• Managing risks and developing strategies to improve service delivery and patient experience.
• Supporting accreditation requirements through engagement with Medical Staff and community physicians.
• Overseeing medical staff performance, recruitment, contracts, and professional development.
• Managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Ensuring professional conduct and managing performance issues within the medical staff.
• Upholding medical governance standards as per IH policies.
• Promoting a respectful and professional workplace environment.
• Addressing physician performance and conduct issues proactively.
• Building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
• Participating in academic collaborations and supporting medical education and research.
• Contributing to occupational health and safety initiatives.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Interior Health is committed to Truth and Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).