Medical Director
Saint Elizabeth Health Care View all jobs
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Continuing Care Health Service Standards
- Applicable provincial legislation and regulatory requirements
- Professional standards of practice
- SE Health’s mission, values, and philosophy of care
- Provide oversight of medical services delivered by Attending Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to ensure alignment with legislative, regulatory, and professional standards.
- Advise on policies, procedures, and processes related to the provision of prescribed health goods and services.
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of medical service delivery models.
- Provide clinical guidance to leadership when concerns arise regarding the quality or appropriateness of medical care provided within the community.
- Lead periodic review of medical service performance and quality indicators.
- Provide guidance to ensure the quality of medical care aligns not only with provincial health standards and regulatory expectations, but also with SE Health’s philosophy of person-centered, relationship-based care.
- Prepare an annual medical services summary report identifying strengths, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain awareness of emerging issues within the Seniors Living sector and incorporate relevant best practices.
- Ensure each resident is under the care of an Attending Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
- Confirm appropriate 24/7 on-call medical coverage arrangements are in place.
- Facilitate professional collaboration among Attending Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and clinical leadership.
- Participate in compliance reviews, inspections, and investigations related to medical services, as appropriate.
- Provide medical consultation during coroner inquiries or regulatory reviews when required.
- Support documentation and reporting requirements associated with medical service provision.
- Participate in the Resident Safety and Quality Committee.
- Meet with clinical leadership at least quarterly to review medical service provision.
- Attend the community regularly (in person or virtually) to maintain oversight of medical services.
- Collaborate in emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.
- Designate a qualified physician to act in their absence and notify leadership accordingly.
- Collaborate with organizational leadership to ensure medical services support the evolving strategic direction of SE Health Seniors Living.
- Provide medical input into model-of-care discussions where appropriate, recognizing that different communities operate under distinct care models.
- Participate in dialogue regarding future clinical direction to ensure shared understanding between the Medical Director and SE Health leadership.
- Licensed physician in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
- Completion of CPSA Medical Director Training.
- Experience in geriatrics, continuing care, or long-term care preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of medical governance within congregate care environments.