Palliative Care Physician

4 weeks ago

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Mackenzie Health Full time

Overview

Mackenzie Health is seeking a part-time physician specializing in palliative care, who will report to the Division Head of Complex Continuing Care and Palliative Care, as well as the Chief of the Department of Family Practice. The Palliative Care Physician will collaborate with the Division of Complex Continuing Care to fulfill all professional responsibilities in the realms of rehabilitation and palliative care.

The selected physician will need to complete a comprehensive credentialing application and receive approval from the Medical Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors. The official appointment will be contingent upon this approval, and credentialing will adhere to the stipulations outlined in the Hospital By-laws.

Responsibilities

The Physician is expected to exhibit the following competencies:

  • Timely and accurate diagnosis utilizing appropriate resources.
  • Dedication to providing expert palliative care in hospital settings, outpatient clinics, and community environments, preferably in the Vaughan area, including local inpatient hospice care.
  • Participation in call coverage for complex continuing care, rehabilitation, and palliative care across multiple hospital sites, as well as community palliative care groups.
  • Deliver acute inpatient palliative care and consultations, along with family practice consultations.
  • Provide palliative care in designated Outpatient Oncology Clinics and assist in establishing outpatient clinics for patients with palliative needs beyond cancer diagnoses, in collaboration with the Chief of the Department of Medicine.
  • Adhere to professional staff by-laws and rules, as well as relevant legislation.
  • Comply with scheduling structures set by the Chief or designated authority to ensure 24/7 coverage of hospital and community palliative care services.
  • Be available for consultations with colleagues and attend departmental meetings.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Head or Chief of Family Practice.
  • Uphold patient safety responsibilities and adhere to corresponding policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
  • Follow intradepartmental regulations.
  • Skills – Abilities – Experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Proven record of attendance.
  • Capability to fulfill the essential duties of the position.
  • Exhibit behaviors aligned with Mackenzie Health's Commitment to Caring.
  • Model values of Excellence, Leadership, and Empathy.
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for staff and clients in a dynamic healthcare environment.
  • Understanding of contributions to patient and staff safety.

Education – Certification – Licenses

  • Medical degree recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is required.
  • CCFP designation preferred, with training in Hospital and Palliative Care.
  • Membership in the Canadian Medical Protection Association in good standing.
  • Membership in the Ontario Medical Association (OMA).

Mackenzie Health is committed to an inclusive and equitable hiring process, providing accommodations for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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