Physician on Call/Attending Physician

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful difference every day? At our home, we believe in Making Every Moment Matter — for residents, their families, and our team. We are looking for an Attending Physician who shares our values: someone with a strong moral compass, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to collaboration.

Overview

As an Attending Physician, you will play a central role in providing person‑centred medical care, supporting residents’ dignity, well‑being, and quality of life. You’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team that works together to ensure every decision, large or small, reflects compassion and respect.

Wage Rate

The Attending Physician bills OHIP directly for eligible physician services provided.

Culture

• Participation – engaging residents, families, and team members in care decisions
• Excellence – striving for the highest standards in all that we do
• Openness – fostering trust through transparent communication
• Performance – delivering reliable, resident‑focused outcomes
• Longevity – sustaining meaningful relationships and continuous improvement
• Efficient Use of Resources – ensuring responsible, sustainable practices

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including other APs, NP, RNs, RPNs, PSWs, to provide medical care for residents.
• Work with the Medical Director to provide comprehensive primary care to residents.
• Collaborate and consult with the Director of Care, Nurse Practitioner, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team and external resources regarding residents’ plan of care.
• Attend the home on a weekly basis to provide clinical care to assigned residents.
• Address resident acute and chronic care needs and provide appropriate and timely documentation.
• Identify 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.
• Participate in after‑hour on‑call schedule.
• Conduct regular medication drug review and document/update residents’ health records.
• Participate in outbreak management meetings and provide on‑site medical oversight during outbreaks.
• Commit to continuing education related to long term care, care of the elderly, palliative care and dementia care.
• Actively participate as a member of the Professional Advisory Committee.
• Participate in in‑service education programs each year.

Qualifications

• Medical practitioner licence to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario, and be a member in good standing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Experience working in long‑term care, preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations governing long‑term care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to build trust and interact in a professional manner with staff, residents, families, and other community partners.

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace. We comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ensuring accessibility and accommodations for employees with disabilities.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.