Medical Director LTC

Opportunities @ Schlegel Villages; Milton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned long-term care organization in Milton is seeking a Medical Director to provide leadership and support high-quality clinical care. The ideal candidate will have good standing with the provincial College of Physicians and significant knowledge of geriatrics. Responsibilities include mentoring physician teams, ensuring policy compliance, and collaboration with local hospitals. The position is full-time and aims to redefine elder care through innovative practices.

Qualifications

• Good Standing with the College of Physicians within the Province of Ontario.
• Current knowledge of geriatrics and chronic disease management.
• Complete the Medical Director Course within 12 months if not already done.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on quality resident care.
• Ensure compliance with village policies and regulations.
• Participate in Medical Advisory Committee.

Skills

Good Standing with the College of Physicians

Knowledge of geriatrics

Knowledge of chronic disease management

Leadership Experience

EMR Systems

Job description

Our Village of Ridgeview Court in Milton has an exciting opportunity for a MEDICAL DIRECTOR to join their village team.

At Schlegel Villages, you can be YOU while being part of OUR Family.

To be successful as our new Medical Director, you will need:

• Good Standing with the College of Physicians within the Province of Ontario
• Current knowledge of geriatrics, gerontology, and chronic disease management
• Within 12 months of commencing responsibilities, complete the Medical Director Course offered by Ontario Long Term Care Clinicians (OLTCC) if not already completed
• Participate in the Medical Advisory Committee and support Quality Improvement initiatives
• Develop, implement, monitor & evaluate the Village Medical Services
• Support, mentor, and review the Attending Physician(s)
• Demonstrate experience directing Resident Care Plans
• Collaborate with the Village team to provide insight into clinical policies, procedures, and protocols
• Assist in Village-wide priorities such as Outbreak Management, Infection Control, Pandemic Planning, Medication Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, Palliative Care, and Risk Management
• Provide standard on-site hours
• Ensure Attending Physicians and Nurse Practitioners comply with village policies and procedures, and ensure all medical students on site are registered and appropriately supervised
• Arrange on-call and after-hours coverage
• Provide medical liaison with local hospitals and community partners
• Support MLTC compliance reviews
• Participate in care planning with families, residents, and a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations applicable to the long-term care sector, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act 2021 and Health & Safety

As a new Medical Director joining our Village team, you will:

• Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and deliver the highest quality of clinical care to our residents.
• Collaborate with the village team to provide leadership on quality resident care, acting as a mentor and educator to the medical and clinical team members.

At Schlegel Villages, we are redefining elder care through innovation, village design, and culture change. We believe our success and resident satisfaction depend on YOU and our teams.

We aim to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life-enriching experience. We are a family-owned and operated organization committed to our mission: to provide holistic health care in a home environment with an internal neighborhood design that promotes a caring community, emphasizing optimal health and life purpose for each resident.

We would love to talk to you about what makes us different.

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills:

EMR Systems, Post Residency Experience, Occupational Health Experience, Clinical Research, Managed Care, Primary Care Experience, Medical Management, Utilization Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Leadership Experience, Medicare

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1