Reporting to the Director, Wellness and Well-being, the Physician Team Lead is accountable for providing comprehensive medical care and health education to students, staff and faculty.
The incumbent will work with the Director, Wellness & Well-being to develop, maintain and manage comprehensive health care services at the University for students, staff and faculty,
and in the case of staff/faculty their immediate family members.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Deliver care at all times in accordance with the principles of practice and duties, as outlined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
- Develop and demonstrate excellent doctor/patient therapeutic relationships
- Provide continuing medical care, including complete follow-up and referrals as indicated
- Participate in preventative and health education activities and programs for the student community, staff, faculty and colleagues
- Provide appropriate medical leadership and direction for students, staff, faculty and colleagues in the areas of primary care, disease prevention and continuing education
- Advise and collaborate with the Director and leadership colleagues in health services in areas of staff education, pharmaceuticals, program development and implementation of long-range policies
- Assist the Director, as required, in screening applicants to fill clinical staff vacancies
- Oversees the Student Emergency Response Team (50 highly trained student volunteers that provide advanced emergency first aid on campus)
- Providing clinical/medical leadership for physicians working within the portfolio
- Contribute to the effective financial management of the clinics
- Participate in clinic-based research projects
- Take an active role in team building with all staff members within the clinic
- Make positive contributions to support and maintain staff morale within the clinic
- Observe all Clinic policies and procedures with respect to problem resolution
- Augment and maintain professional skills through ongoing Professional Development and Continuing Medication Education programs
- Keep all patient information and records confidential per the clinic Privacy Policy and the Personal Health Information Privacy Act
- Be flexible, accommodating and understanding of the specific needs of the University demographic
- As a full time staff member, take a leadership role using collaboration and positive communications skills to bring together staff and nurture relationships
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
- M.D. and current licensure in the Province of Ontario; Member in good standing of the Ontario Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSO)
- If a practicing specialist, member in good standing of the governing body of that specialty
- Experience in medical practice management
- Experience in occupational health
- Experience in medical practice management
- Experience in occupational health
- Family Practice or Emergency experience, preferred
- Additional experience in a related field, experience with care of children, adolescents and adults, preferred
- Experience managing a complex corporate environment with multidisciplinary teams
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Expertise on issues of student health and public health with excellent interviewing and counselling skills
- Demonstrating understanding of processes and practices used in a transformational program approach and health service outcomes
- Passion for working with a student population
- Ability to deliver compassionate, patient-focused care using exceptional clinical skills
- Ability to understand patient needs and expectations and support the development of programs and services to directly and indirectly satisfy expectations
- Expertise in handling patient information in accordance with PHIPA
- Decision-making skills to provide solutions that are consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences, while being decisive in ambiguous situations
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to perceive and understand the emotions of others and interact with them appropriately based on those emotions
- Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges
- Ability to quickly respond and adjust priorities in response to unexpected events or changing circumstances
- Ability to collaborate with others in solving complex problems
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Annual base salary will be aligned with successful candidate's experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package and pension plan available.
WESTERN VALUES DIVERSITY
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone***-***-**** (🔒 Premium).
Please submit your application directly online at the Careers Website (Job ID #42410) or submit your application directly to Sonya Rizzo, Manager, Human Resources, Student Experience at Western University, ***@uwo.ca (🔒 Premium). We will be reviewing applications immediately. The posting is open until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. This is an existing vacancy. This role works on-site at Western University in London, Ontario, supporting close collaboration with colleagues and campus stakeholders. We will begin reviewing applications immediately.
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