CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT, FAMILY MEDICINE

Bruyère Health, an Academic Health Science Centre, excels in the provision of evidence-based health care and services for the vulnerable and medically complex, with a focus on persons who require sub-acute, geriatric, stroke or palliative care. Among other programs, Bruyère Health provides in-patient and out-patient clinical services in Care of the Elderly, Complex Continuing Care, Palliative Care, Family Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Bruyère is one of the largest health care centers of its kind in Canada and a resource for information on the special care required by the elderly, people with chronic and terminal illnesses, and persons having suffered loss of autonomy.

Bruyère Health and the University of Ottawa, Department of Family Medicine, are seeking a physician leader to lead the clinical department, Care of the Elderly and the academic division of Care of the Elderly within the University of Ottawa, Department of Family Medicine.

Skills Required:

The successful candidate should have demonstrated academic and clinical leadership experience as well as strong organizational skills. The candidate must possess CFPC certification or equivalent with experience providing person centered care to the elderly; be licensed to practice medicine in Ontario; and be an active member of the medical staff or capable of obtaining active privileges.

The ideal candidate would have training in medical management; physician and/or other health leadership and administrative experience; experience in leading various services and departments and excellent clinical skills with knowledge of best practice protocols, quality improvement and utilization management.

Position Duties:

The Chief of Department, Care of the Elderly is a member of the Professional Staff appointed by the Board of Directors to be responsible for, and accountable to the Chief of Staff for, the professional standards and quality of care rendered by the members of that department at Bruyère Health.

Bruyère Health’s strategic and clinical plan emphasizes a focus on rehabilitation and aging. In support of the strategic direction, the conjoined Chair/Chief will:

• Develop the Division as an academic program, develop innovative approaches to traditional systems and clinical challenges to provide person centered care to the elderly.
• Develop the Division of COE as an academic leader in areas such as guideline development, care system development and design, evidence-based delivery models, and common clinical challenges in care of the elderly.
• Develop collaborative academic relationships between the division and other academic departments focusing on elder centred care system and common clinical challenges such as cognitive disorders.
• Develop an academic human resources plan in collaboration with the University Department and the Bruyère Health Research Institute (BHRI) that supports the achievement of these objectives.

In addition to the strategic direction, the conjoint Chair/Chief will have oversight of the delivery of the Care of the Elderly academic programs of the Department of Family Medicine at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels at all educational sites.

The Chair/Chief will be responsible for developing and executing a departmental human resource plan, as well as medical operational responsibility for the Department of Care of the Elderly in accordance with Bruyère Health’s policies, bylaws and procedures.

KEY COMPETENCIES OF THE POSITION

• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on teamwork, objectivity and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrates clinical and academic leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent knowledge of program planning and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change effectively.
• Commitment to an inter-professional team approach.
• Capacity to establish collaborative working relationships internally, with peers and staff and, externally, with various hospitals, community service providers and the university.
• Develops and sustains a collaborative partnership with the Clinical Director to align medical leadership and operational management in advancing high quality care and outcomes.
• Understanding of the working relationships that exist in an academic health care organization environment.
• Bilingualism is an asset

Detailed position descriptions are available upon request.

The successful candidate will have:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree
• Appropriate Certificate in medical practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and/or College of Family Physicians of Canada
• Registration in good standing with the CMPA
• License in Ontario (or be eligible for licensure)

 Additional Details:

Bruyère Health’s mission is to be Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those living with multiple complex medical conditions. We are committed to bringing together compassionate, person-centred care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

As an academic health sciences centre, we prioritize training the next generation of health professionals to see—and actualize—creating a better health system for all. Rooted in our Catholic mission, Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage, inspired by the legacy and values of Mother Élisabeth Bruyère.

Bruyère Health provides in-patient and out-patient clinical services in Care of the Elderly, Complex Continuing Care, Palliative Care, Family Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Bruyère Health is one of the largest health care centers of its' kind in Canada and a resource for information on the special care required by the elderly, people with chronic and terminal illnesses, and persons experiencing loss of autonomy.

The city of Ottawa provides a thriving, multicultural, and bilingual environment. Ottawa boasts numerous cultural activities as well as readily accessible sporting and natural resources, making it an ideal family and healthy living environment.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

About Bruyère

Bruyère is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones. 

Bruyère has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.