Medical Advisor (Part-Time, 2 days/week, 1-year term)

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario seeks a Medical Advisor to support and advance patient care by applying clinical knowledge and leadership. The role emphasizes collaboration, education, and adherence to CanMEDs competencies while engaging with registrants and policy teams.

Hybrid work with occasional in-office attendance is required. Candidates must hold Ontario registration and CFPC/RCPSC certification, with extensive medical practice experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professionalism and collaboration in medical practice.
• Knowledge of Ontario Primary Care Models and governance in different facilities.
• Experience with physician assessment, education, CPD, and adult education principles.

Responsibilities

• Work within CPSO Committees to advise on member-specific cases and policy discussions.
• Provide clinical recommendations to CPSO leadership and staff as required.
• Review key clinical documents to support registrant and facility case work.
• Develop individualized educational plans for registrants.
• Provide clinical input on policies under review and on new policies.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

CanMeds

Education

Ontario certificate of registration in good standing

Certified by CFPC or RCPSC

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CPSO Medical Advisors support to advance and improve patient care by applying their clinical knowledge and skills, expertise in leadership, collaborative team functioning, education and mentoring, and high standards of professionalism. This expertise is applied to specific cases involving physicians undergoing investigations, assessments, and application for independent practice certificates. Medical Advisors also use their specialized knowledge on assignments and projects designed to build and maintain public trust in the medical profession.

Specifically, CPSO Medical Advisors:

• Work within the College’s Committee structure and legislative requirements, providing advice to staff and statutory committees for member-specific cases and policy/program discussions.
• Provide recommendations within their clinical scope and expertise to CPSO Leadership staff and other staff on issues as required.
• Review key clinical documents to support registrant & facility-specific case work.
• Develop individualized educational plans for registrants.
• Provide clinical advice on new policies and policies under review.
• Promote and champion Continuous Quality Improvement in within scope of role.
• Serve as a College representative on approved external committees and projects.
• Support outreach efforts by meeting and speaking with or presenting to groups of physicians and others communicating College positions about a variety of College issues and policies.
• Liaise with other bodies as required such as RCPSC, CFPC, OMA, PHP, CMPA.
• Provide the College’s Advisory Services Department with assistance in reviewing and analysing issues and inquiries from the profession.

The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated track record of adaptability, flexibility and pragmatism, allowing them to excel in a dynamic setting. Medical Advisor responsibilities are subject to change based on program needs and demands.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years’ experience in medical practice (Family Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Dermatology or Plastic Surgery practice preferred).
• Must maintain an independent certificate of registration in good standing in Ontario.
• Must be certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Have a broad understanding of medicine in general through clinical practice, teaching or leadership of medical programs.
• Demonstrated professionalism and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the health care system, Ontario Primary Care Models, medical education system and governance within different kinds of facilities.
• Experience working in complex projects involving stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative teamwork qualities.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience with physician assessment, education, continuing professional development, and adult education principles.
• Good understanding of the mandate of the CPSO, RHPA, Medicine Act and professional expectations of practicing physicians.
• Understands and upholds the competencies outlined in the CanMeds Framework.
• Proficient computer experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Additional Information

• It is a fundamental requirement of employment at CPSO that employees reside in Ontario and can attend the College office as required.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required (minimum two doses).
• Hybrid, remote work with in-office attendance one day per week and/or more as needed.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

CPSO is committed to being an accessible, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected and all individuals feel safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

We recognize that Employment Equity plays a crucial part in our journey towards inclusion, and actively seeks to increase its diversity by encouraging and welcoming applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, colour, religion, beliefs or place of origin, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and individuals who identify as women.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we invite you to notify the Human Resources Department.