Do you have a passion for making a difference?

At Cardinal Creek Residence, we live by our motto: “Making Every Moment Matter.” We are seeking a dedicated Medical Director who shares our values—someone with a strong moral compass, a commitment to teamwork, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of our residents.

Making every moment matter means enhancing all aspects of life that bring joy: helping residents feel better, fostering connections, introducing new experiences, or simply giving them something to look forward to.

Provincial Base Administrative Compensation:

The Ministry of Health funds a standard administrative stipend to LTC facilities to secure Medical Directors, which is typically passed on to the physician. 

Standard Rate: $0.36 per resident, per day

Vacancy:

This is an existing vacancy.

At Cardinal Creek Residence, we provide compassionate, resident-centered care, guided by our PEOPLE philosophy:

Participation ~ Excellence ~ Openness ~ Performance ~ Longevity ~ Efficient Use of Resources

Our commitment is evident in every level of our home, creating a sense of community, comfort, and connection the moment you walk through our doors.

Key Responsibilities

As Medical Director, you will work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team, including Attending Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, RPNs, and PSWs, to provide comprehensive medical care for residents. Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate medical services within the Home.
• Recruit and provide guidance to Attending Physicians and Nurse Practitioners, including policy communication and monitoring professional accountabilities.
• Provide clinical supervision for the Nurse Practitioner employed by the Home.
• Oversee verification of credentials and registration for the Home’s medical staff.
• Collaborate with Attending Physicians to provide comprehensive primary care.
• Advise on and approve clinical policies and procedures, ensuring high-quality, safe resident care in partnership with the Director of Care.
• Participate in resident care planning, consultation, and issue resolution with the interdisciplinary team and external resources.
• Address after-hours coverage and on-call issues, providing on-site care approximately 16 hours per month.
• Serve on Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), Continuous Quality Improvement, and Professional Advisory Committees.
• Liaise with local hospitals and healthcare organizations.
• Support Ministry compliance inspections and resident safety incident reviews.
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care guidance and collaborate with the care team.
• Ensure timely referrals to specialists and therapies.
• Advise leadership on risk management and meet regularly with Executive Director and Director of Care.
• Conduct medication reviews and maintain accurate resident health records.
• Participate in outbreak management and provide medical oversight during outbreaks or pandemics.
• Deliver education and in-service programs to staff and clinicians.
• Develop and implement a clinical peer review process for all medical professionals.
• Maintain continuing education in long-term care, geriatric care, palliative care, and dementia care.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practise medicine in Ontario, in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Medical Director Certificate with Ontario Long Term Care Clinicians (OLTCC).
• Experience in long-term care is preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and interact professionally with staff, residents, families, and community partners.

What You Need to Know:

If you are interested in being the first to join the Cardinal Creek Residence team, please apply and submit your resume through our applicant tracking system for review. We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.