Job Description

Summary of statement:

Reporting to and working in collaboration with the Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Professional Practice, the Clinical Lead, Interprofessional Practice (MD/NP) provides clinical leadership, champions evidence-informed practices, quality care, clinical excellence and innovation across WellFort through the professional practice model framework. This role is ideal for a WellFort primary care provider passionate about improving client care outcomes, promoting clinical best practices, and engaging collaboratively with clinical peers and community partners.

Accountability:

The Clinical Lead, Interprofessional Practice is accountable for advancing and maintaining clinical practice standards across WellFort's primary care teams. This includes working collaboratively on the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based clinical practices and quality improvement initiatives in alignment with the professional practice model. The Lead is responsible for providing professional guidance to clinical staff, supporting interprofessional collaboration, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational policies. Additionally, the lead is accountable for identifying practice gaps, recommending system-level improvements, contributing to policy development, and representing clinical perspectives in internal and external initiatives that impact care delivery.

Major DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Leadership and Practice Excellence:

Serve as a clinical leader and subject matter expert, championing evidence-informed, equity-based and culturally safe clinical practices across clinical teams Provide clinical mentorship, consultation and case-based guidance to clinicians, supporting sound clinical judgement and high-quality, person-centred care Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate clinical policies, care pathways, and medical directives that strengthen integrated and team-based care Ensure alignment of clinical practices with regulatory standards, WellFort's professional practice framework and policies Monitor and interpret emerging clinical evidence, health system trends, and regulatory changes to inform practice development, planning and innovation Promote health equity, cultural safety and anti-oppressive practices in all aspects of clinical care and leadership

Quality Improvement and System Integration:

Lead and/or co-lead quality improvement initiatives that advance clinical effectiveness, client safety and experience Identify and address clinical practice gaps, recommending system-level improvements to enhance quality, safety and consistency of care Contribute clinical insights to organizational planning and external collaborations focused on integrated care, service innovation, and health system transformation Support the adoption and optimization of digital health systems and tools to improve clinical workflows, communication and data-informed decision making Lead the annual quality of care chart review process, analyzing findings and developing action plans for learning and continuous improvement Support monitoring and reporting on key clinical performance indicators and quality metrics to support evidence-based decision making and accountability

Professional Development and Education:

Foster a culture of continuous learning through professional development activities, in-service education and interprofessional mentorship Support onboarding and orientation of new clinical staff, reinforcing WellFort's professional practice standards, values and interprofessional care principles Facilitate clinical placements and strengthen academic partnerships through supervision and support of medical learners and family practice residents Contribute to capacity building initiatives that enhance team skills, leadership development and interprofessional collaboration (e.g. skills simulations)

Stakeholder and Community Engagement:

Represent WellFort's clinical perspective in internal and external committees, working groups and system-level initiatives that impact care delivery Build and sustain collaborative relationships with community partners, academic institutions and sector organizations to advance shared clinical and health equity goals Act as a clinical ambassador for WellFort, promoting integration, partnerships and innovation in primary care and community health

Minimum Qualifications and skills:

Experience:

Minimum 3 years' experience in primary care clinical practice 1-3 years' experience in a clinical leadership role

Knowledge:

Demonstrated expertise and strong interest in clinical quality improvement methodologies Skilled in policy development, documentation, and implementation Commitment to health equity and a social determinants of health approach within clinical practice and community health settings Clinical teaching experience and affiliation with Toronto Metropolitan School of Medicine, or willingness to obtain Experience or interest in community-based research and community academic partnerships

Skills:

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with proven ability to speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques Ability to inspire and engage colleagues Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and with external partners Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to work with diverse staff, volunteers, clients and community partners using an equity and anti-racism approach A high level of integrity and trust

Education and Certifications::

Licensed physician (MD) or nurse practitioner (NP) in good standing with corresponding regulatory college Clean driver's abstract, current, valid Class "G" Driver's License and reliable transportation to support travel across WellFort's various sites, as required

Working conditions:

Lifting, carrying, handling of small objects and packages not normally exceeding 1-10 lbs., e.g., files, information brochures, small office equipment/tools. Sitting for long durations, e.g., meeting with people, driving, working at desk. Walking and standing for short durations.

Our Commitment to Equity:

WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT::

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.

Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.