Promeus
Chief of Surgery, St. Joseph’s Health Centre
On August 1, 2017, Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital integrated to form a new health network known as Unity Health Toronto. United, the three organizations serve patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care while investing in world-class research and education . Unity Health Toronto works to advance the health of everyone in their urban communities and beyond. The health network provides services spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre is a Catholic community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto that has served the communities of West Toronto and beyond for nearly a century. Empowered by the dedication of their staff, physicians, students and volunteers, and emboldened through strong partnerships and the input of local residents, St. Joseph’s Health Centre is committed to achieving its vision of advancing the health of the community by being one of Canada’s best community teaching health centres.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s Surgery Program is a leader in its field, providing high quality care to meet the diverse surgical needs of their catchment area and the wider community. As a university-affiliated program, the Surgical Program offers a range of care and procedures from thoracic and hepatobiliary surgery to general surgery, gynaecology, ophthalmology, and urology. Patients from infancy to the elderly are cared for by St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s exceptional team of surgeons, anaesthetists, health professionals and support staff.
For more information about Unity Health Toronto and St. Joseph’s Health Centre, please visit their websites at: https://unityhealth.to and https://stjoestoronto.ca .
The Position
The Chief of Surgery, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Chief) will be responsible for the leadership of the Surgical Program, a complex and high functioning program providing excellent, safe, and evidence-based surgical care to the West Toronto Community. The Chief will champion best practice and quality initiatives in a dynamic inter-professional environment within a program management model. The Chief will work closely with the Program Leadership and the many dedicated clinicians, specialists and hospital team members, patients, and families to provide high quality hospital and health services to patients and their families.
Key leadership priorities for the Chief of Surgery will be to:
In collaboration with the Program Leadership, develop and implement a vision and strategy for the Surgical Program that seeks to enhance opportunities for integration, innovation, and multidisciplinary best practices.
Advance a highly collaborative culture that supports active community engagement, academic endeavours, and strategic partnerships.
Identify, develop, and implement key program initiatives that can maximize quality, advance transformative care, and adopt best practices across the continuum of the patient journey.
Partner and build relationships with internal and external providers, clinicians, teams, stakeholders, and leaders to ensure optimal team performance and the provision of the highest quality and safest care to patients and families.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an accomplished clinician and teacher with a proven track record of academic achievements. You are a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure, with certification in a Surgical Specialty, as recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or other certification that is deemed to be equivalent. The successful candidate should have or be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. You are an experienced, inclusive, and visionary clinician leader with credentials in medical leadership, strategy, and operations, as well as a passion for patient advocacy, service excellence and patient cultural sensitivity. Recognized as an effective change agent, you have demonstrated your commitment to improving service and operations in a clinical setting as well as participating in broader systems-level change. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Chief of Surgery, St. Joseph’s Health Centre
On August 1, 2017, Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital integrated to form a new health network known as Unity Health Toronto. United, the three organizations serve patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care while investing in world-class research and education . Unity Health Toronto works to advance the health of everyone in their urban communities and beyond. The health network provides services spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre is a Catholic community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto that has served the communities of West Toronto and beyond for nearly a century. Empowered by the dedication of their staff, physicians, students and volunteers, and emboldened through strong partnerships and the input of local residents, St. Joseph’s Health Centre is committed to achieving its vision of advancing the health of the community by being one of Canada’s best community teaching health centres.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s Surgery Program is a leader in its field, providing high quality care to meet the diverse surgical needs of their catchment area and the wider community. As a university-affiliated program, the Surgical Program offers a range of care and procedures from thoracic and hepatobiliary surgery to general surgery, gynaecology, ophthalmology, and urology. Patients from infancy to the elderly are cared for by St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s exceptional team of surgeons, anaesthetists, health professionals and support staff.
For more information about Unity Health Toronto and St. Joseph’s Health Centre, please visit their websites at: https://unityhealth.to and https://stjoestoronto.ca .
The Position
The Chief of Surgery, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Chief) will be responsible for the leadership of the Surgical Program, a complex and high functioning program providing excellent, safe, and evidence-based surgical care to the West Toronto Community. The Chief will champion best practice and quality initiatives in a dynamic inter-professional environment within a program management model. The Chief will work closely with the Program Leadership and the many dedicated clinicians, specialists and hospital team members, patients, and families to provide high quality hospital and health services to patients and their families.
Key leadership priorities for the Chief of Surgery will be to:
In collaboration with the Program Leadership, develop and implement a vision and strategy for the Surgical Program that seeks to enhance opportunities for integration, innovation, and multidisciplinary best practices.
Advance a highly collaborative culture that supports active community engagement, academic endeavours, and strategic partnerships.
Identify, develop, and implement key program initiatives that can maximize quality, advance transformative care, and adopt best practices across the continuum of the patient journey.
Partner and build relationships with internal and external providers, clinicians, teams, stakeholders, and leaders to ensure optimal team performance and the provision of the highest quality and safest care to patients and families.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an accomplished clinician and teacher with a proven track record of academic achievements. You are a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure, with certification in a Surgical Specialty, as recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or other certification that is deemed to be equivalent. The successful candidate should have or be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. You are an experienced, inclusive, and visionary clinician leader with credentials in medical leadership, strategy, and operations, as well as a passion for patient advocacy, service excellence and patient cultural sensitivity. Recognized as an effective change agent, you have demonstrated your commitment to improving service and operations in a clinical setting as well as participating in broader systems-level change. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Queens University
JOB SUMMARY:
Working with the Executive Director (ED), the Medical Lead for Queen’s Student Wellness Services is accountable for developing, maintaining and managing comprehensive health care services at the University. The Medical Lead’s services are provided in two distinct and separate ways:
Medical Services (80%) - provides comprehensive health care services to all Queen’s University students including: medical and mental health services, clinical oversite for the other physicians as needed, immunization and other nurse appointments, as well as giving direction to the health education and promotion program.
Member of the SWS Leadership team (20%) - working closely with the Executive Director and SWS administration to provide guidance and direction from a physician perspective when working on different initiatives such as capacity building, billing, physician recruitment and changes to practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adheres to appropriate College guidelines, and models the way for other physicians in the SWS clinic, ensuring high professional standards of practice for all physician staff.
Provides continuing medical care with responsibility for the development of optimum doctor/patient relationship, complete follow-up and referral.
Maintains high level of professional performance by selecting, motivating, training, retaining and appraising a diverse team of medical staff.
With the ED, plans for the appropriate number of medical staff needed to meet service demands.
With the ED, assesses and interviews applicants to fill clinical staff vacancies.
With the ED, develops policies and procedures that guide practice in SWS.
Acts as physician expert with regard to OHIP billing, OMA recommendations for third party billing, virtual platforms and Electronic Health Record (OSCAR) to ensure efficiency.
Meets regularly with the Executive Director and other leadership team members to review and plan functions and practices within Wellness Services to ensure they are meeting the demands in terms of ongoing needs and trends for Queen’s University students.
Provides consultation advice and guidelines for quality assurance related to medical services, medical staff and clinical practices.
Provides consultation to nursing staff with respect to medical issues and delegated medical acts within SWS, as needed.
Develops and updates the medical directives for SWS as needed.
Provides information in response to internal & external inquiries related to medical services provided within SWS.
Acts as the Student Wellness Services spokesperson in consultation with the ED on medical issues as needed on behalf of the university community.
Liaise with the university community, community hospitals, local community health organizations and professional groups as needed.
May provide occupational health screening, including vaccinations and TB screening
May provide consultation in complex return to work cases to facilitate accommodation in the workplace in a safe and timely fashion to encourage return to work, rehabilitation, and prevention of disability
May provide consultation on ergonomic issues and advise on equipment selection to reduce risk of injury
Promote optimum health and safety in the workplace
Serves on committees within the University community or the broader community on medical issues as a representative of SWS and/or the University, as required.
Keeps apprise to, and provides information, written and verbal, to the Executive Director on issues within the medical community, locally and provincially, which may influence the management of SWS and the delivery of primary care to the university population.
Works with the ED to optimize clinic functions.
Provides consultation to the ED, as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, consultation regarding: individual patient inquiries, medical issues affecting the academic & residence communities, clinic policies and procedures, and events in the community or decisions by professional bodies which may influence the delivery of medical services in the clinic.
With the ED, co-chairs meetings for the physician staff and other members of the Leadership Team addressing SWS current issues, changes required, and future planning.
Ensures optimum primary medical and counselling care for students, by anticipating requirements, and by developing and maintaining all services to best meet the needs of the students and staff.
With the ED, contributes to effective financial management by ensuring sound planning, careful preparation and administration of SWS functions.
With the ED, develops and maintains health education activities and programs for the students, and the staff and clinicians within SWS.
Provides appropriate medical leadership and direction for students, staff and colleagues in the areas of primary care, disease prevention, skills development and continuing education.
With the ED, develops and implements inclusive practices that meet the current needs of student’s health related issues. For example, transcare, ADHD treatment, mental health assessment and treatment .
Takes an active role in team-building with all staff members within the clinics and make positive contributions to support and maintain staff morale within the clinics.
Observes all SWS and Queen’s University policies and procedures with respect to problem resolution.
Augments and maintains professional skills through ongoing in-service presentations, professional development and Continuing Medication Education programs.
With the ED, arranges emergency training sessions for SWS physicians and nurses as needed. For example pandemic planning and preparedness.
Other clinical leadership duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
D and eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario
Member in good standing of the Ontario Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSO).
Canadian Medical Protective Association malpractice insurance (CMPA)
CCFP, FRCPC or FRCSC, preferred
5-7years leadership experience in a primary or acute care setting
Experience in clinical medicine (family practice, emergency medicine, adolescent medicine).
Medical practice management experience, preferred
Experience with dispute resolution
Experience with care of adolescents and young adults
Understanding of Occupational Health services
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Excellent dispute resolution, decision making and critical thinking skills Excellent interviewing and counselling skills
Basic computer knowledge, knowledge of EMRs and remote medicine delivery
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student body and commitment to intercultural development, equity, diversity and inclusivity
Ability to develop strong relationships among members of diverse groups
Ability to analyze complex situations and determine appropriate course of action to reach a resolution, using advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills to work collaboratively with other professionals
Excellent oral and written communication skills
DECISION MAKING:
Clinical leadership and decision making in the provision of quality patient care
Identifies, recommends, and leads the implementation of changes to policies and procedures to ensure quality medical and mental health care that are inclusive and equitable for a diverse student body, and with a view to staff satisfaction and morale
Rapidly make clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Provides consultative advice and guidance to other medical staff in the face of similar decisions.
In consultation with ED, make recommendations on all major decisions regarding hiring, dismissals and performance appraisals of medical staff
Provide rapid and comprehensive consultative advice and guidance during an emergency or crisis (for example a pandemic, a communicable disease outbreak or death of a student) to the ED, the clinic staff, the DSA and/or other community member to help lead and manage the situation.
JOB SUMMARY:
Working with the Executive Director (ED), the Medical Lead for Queen’s Student Wellness Services is accountable for developing, maintaining and managing comprehensive health care services at the University. The Medical Lead’s services are provided in two distinct and separate ways:
Medical Services (80%) - provides comprehensive health care services to all Queen’s University students including: medical and mental health services, clinical oversite for the other physicians as needed, immunization and other nurse appointments, as well as giving direction to the health education and promotion program.
Member of the SWS Leadership team (20%) - working closely with the Executive Director and SWS administration to provide guidance and direction from a physician perspective when working on different initiatives such as capacity building, billing, physician recruitment and changes to practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adheres to appropriate College guidelines, and models the way for other physicians in the SWS clinic, ensuring high professional standards of practice for all physician staff.
Provides continuing medical care with responsibility for the development of optimum doctor/patient relationship, complete follow-up and referral.
Maintains high level of professional performance by selecting, motivating, training, retaining and appraising a diverse team of medical staff.
With the ED, plans for the appropriate number of medical staff needed to meet service demands.
With the ED, assesses and interviews applicants to fill clinical staff vacancies.
With the ED, develops policies and procedures that guide practice in SWS.
Acts as physician expert with regard to OHIP billing, OMA recommendations for third party billing, virtual platforms and Electronic Health Record (OSCAR) to ensure efficiency.
Meets regularly with the Executive Director and other leadership team members to review and plan functions and practices within Wellness Services to ensure they are meeting the demands in terms of ongoing needs and trends for Queen’s University students.
Provides consultation advice and guidelines for quality assurance related to medical services, medical staff and clinical practices.
Provides consultation to nursing staff with respect to medical issues and delegated medical acts within SWS, as needed.
Develops and updates the medical directives for SWS as needed.
Provides information in response to internal & external inquiries related to medical services provided within SWS.
Acts as the Student Wellness Services spokesperson in consultation with the ED on medical issues as needed on behalf of the university community.
Liaise with the university community, community hospitals, local community health organizations and professional groups as needed.
May provide occupational health screening, including vaccinations and TB screening
May provide consultation in complex return to work cases to facilitate accommodation in the workplace in a safe and timely fashion to encourage return to work, rehabilitation, and prevention of disability
May provide consultation on ergonomic issues and advise on equipment selection to reduce risk of injury
Promote optimum health and safety in the workplace
Serves on committees within the University community or the broader community on medical issues as a representative of SWS and/or the University, as required.
Keeps apprise to, and provides information, written and verbal, to the Executive Director on issues within the medical community, locally and provincially, which may influence the management of SWS and the delivery of primary care to the university population.
Works with the ED to optimize clinic functions.
Provides consultation to the ED, as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, consultation regarding: individual patient inquiries, medical issues affecting the academic & residence communities, clinic policies and procedures, and events in the community or decisions by professional bodies which may influence the delivery of medical services in the clinic.
With the ED, co-chairs meetings for the physician staff and other members of the Leadership Team addressing SWS current issues, changes required, and future planning.
Ensures optimum primary medical and counselling care for students, by anticipating requirements, and by developing and maintaining all services to best meet the needs of the students and staff.
With the ED, contributes to effective financial management by ensuring sound planning, careful preparation and administration of SWS functions.
With the ED, develops and maintains health education activities and programs for the students, and the staff and clinicians within SWS.
Provides appropriate medical leadership and direction for students, staff and colleagues in the areas of primary care, disease prevention, skills development and continuing education.
With the ED, develops and implements inclusive practices that meet the current needs of student’s health related issues. For example, transcare, ADHD treatment, mental health assessment and treatment .
Takes an active role in team-building with all staff members within the clinics and make positive contributions to support and maintain staff morale within the clinics.
Observes all SWS and Queen’s University policies and procedures with respect to problem resolution.
Augments and maintains professional skills through ongoing in-service presentations, professional development and Continuing Medication Education programs.
With the ED, arranges emergency training sessions for SWS physicians and nurses as needed. For example pandemic planning and preparedness.
Other clinical leadership duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
D and eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario
Member in good standing of the Ontario Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSO).
Canadian Medical Protective Association malpractice insurance (CMPA)
CCFP, FRCPC or FRCSC, preferred
5-7years leadership experience in a primary or acute care setting
Experience in clinical medicine (family practice, emergency medicine, adolescent medicine).
Medical practice management experience, preferred
Experience with dispute resolution
Experience with care of adolescents and young adults
Understanding of Occupational Health services
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Excellent dispute resolution, decision making and critical thinking skills Excellent interviewing and counselling skills
Basic computer knowledge, knowledge of EMRs and remote medicine delivery
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student body and commitment to intercultural development, equity, diversity and inclusivity
Ability to develop strong relationships among members of diverse groups
Ability to analyze complex situations and determine appropriate course of action to reach a resolution, using advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills to work collaboratively with other professionals
Excellent oral and written communication skills
DECISION MAKING:
Clinical leadership and decision making in the provision of quality patient care
Identifies, recommends, and leads the implementation of changes to policies and procedures to ensure quality medical and mental health care that are inclusive and equitable for a diverse student body, and with a view to staff satisfaction and morale
Rapidly make clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Provides consultative advice and guidance to other medical staff in the face of similar decisions.
In consultation with ED, make recommendations on all major decisions regarding hiring, dismissals and performance appraisals of medical staff
Provide rapid and comprehensive consultative advice and guidance during an emergency or crisis (for example a pandemic, a communicable disease outbreak or death of a student) to the ED, the clinic staff, the DSA and/or other community member to help lead and manage the situation.
