ABOUT PEOPLECARE COMMUNITIES

peopleCare is a family owned, values-based organization that provides outstanding care and exceptional experiences for those who live and work in our long-term care and retirement homes. Our staff are engaged, enthusiastic and strive to exceed expectations. peopleCare is growing fast and continues to seek new opportunities to raise the bar in Changing the World of Senior Living!

Named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for ten years in a row, peopleCare is also accredited with Exemplary Standing. These distinctions are thanks to our outstanding team of skilled and dedicated people working collaboratively with our partners to drive excellence in operations, care, and services. Our teams are committed to social impact and going Beyond Ourselves in our communities.

ABOUT JARLETTE HEALTH SERVICES

Jarlette Health Services is committed to excellence in care and innovation. Founded over 50 years ago by Alex and Roberta Jarlette, in Midland, Ontario, the organization's leadership includes the third generation of the Jarlette family. We continue to cultivate a standard of care for residents of long-term care and retirement communities across Ontario that is compassionate, resident-focused and family-oriented, in a warm and inviting setting. We aspire, each and every day, "to make an outstanding difference in the lives of others".

Reporting to the Vice President, Quality, Research & Partnerships (peopleCare) and the Director of LTC (Jarlette Health Services) the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides leadership and support to Medical Directors in peopleCare & Jarlette Homes to provide and support exceptional service delivery and expert medical services to residents while demonstrating the mission, vision, and values of the organizations. This position requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a commitment to ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with provincial regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Medical Services Leadership

• Acts as a liaison between Medical Directors and Home teams by communicating expectations, and relevant medical policies and procedures.
• Leads and supports Medical Directors with implementation of home clinical policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership and collaboration with Medical Directors to ensure all legislative requirements, and clinical priorities are met.
• Participates in the recruitment, orientation, and training of new Medical Directors.
• Assumes Medical Director role when there is a vacancy in a home.
• Collaborates with pharmacy partners and other health care professionals on resident care matters.

Resident Care Clinical Leadership

• Supports Homes in establishing evidence-based clinical care policies and practices.
• Provides feedback and medical expertise in development of Nurse Practitioner (NP) role.
• Supports development, implementation and annual review of standardized medical directives, admission orders, and end-of- life order sets.

Quality of Care

• Identifies quality improvement opportunities and supports improvement initiatives and strategic projects.
• Creates a monitoring program which monitors outcomes for high-quality resident-focused care, including publicly reported indicators.
• Partners with allied health services to enhance the resident experience.
• Supports the accreditation process as it relates to medical services.

Education and Community of Practice

• Acts as a liaison with the community partners E.g., Chief Medical Officer of Health, Public Health
• Completion of the Medical Director credentialing course offered by OLTCC, and active membership with OLTCC.
• Participation and facilitation of education for staff and other clinician
• Verifies credentials and registration of the Home's Medical Directors annually with the college of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Administrative Functions

• Remains current on best practices as it relates to medical services and makes recommendations for policy and practice development.
• Develops a community of practice with the Medical Director team and meets with them at minimum quarterly.
• Participates in the ethics committee and provides support with ethical decision-making as required.
• Authorizes medical directives for staff as required.
• Creates a standardized agenda for Medical Directors to share at Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings.

Professional Services

• Develops a process for standardized peer review of all attending physicians and Medical Directors.
• Ensures all Medical Directors complete Ontario Long Term Care Clinician's Medical Director Course as per regulation, and any other annual education requirements.

Social, Regulatory, Political and Economic Factors

• Understands the social, regulatory, political, and economic factors that impact LTC, and engage with administration to demonstrate desire for more involvement in issues that can impact quality of care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty, such as internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine.
• Active, unrestricted registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) or another regulatory body in Canada.
• Previous leadership experience in healthcare administration, medical management, or quality improvement.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards applicable to long-term care facilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Continuous commitment to professional development and staying current with developments in healthcare policy, regulations, and clinical best practices.

Please note, all applicants must be located in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of two vaccinations against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening and two ( 2 ) supervisory references.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No artificial intelligence is used during the hiring process.

Where the successful candidate has not been fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason may be accepted.

Skills

Medical degree from and accredited medical school

Board certification in a relevant specialty, such as internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine

Active, unrestricted registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) or another regulatory body in Canada