Recruiting an attending physician at Kristus Darzs Latvian Home in Woodbridge to care for 30 residents.  

The Physician attends the home on a weekly basis, to provide clinical care to assigned residents; 

Addresses resident acute and chronic care needs and provides appropriate and timely documentation; 

Identifies circumstances in which palliative and/or end of life care may benefit the resident and family members and work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team; 

Works effectively and efficiently with members of the interdisciplinary team including the medical director to ensure the highest level of care is provided to residents; 

Conducts regular medication drug review and documents/updates resident’s health record; 

Participates in after hour on-call; 

Commits to continuing education related to long term care, care of the elderly, palliative care and dementia care; 

Participates in physician peer review to continually improve resident care.

Qualifications: 

• Licence/Certification:

         o College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario License (required) 

Experience: 

• Experience in a Long-Term Care setting is preferred but not essential