Job Description

Physician Leadership Opportunity; Provincial Department Head of SurgeryOur client is seeking a Department Head of Surgery.Reporting to the Medical Director of Provincial Services, the Provincial Department Head of Surgery is responsible for providing medical leadership and expertise within the Department, addressing all concerns and complaints with the support of the Medical Affairs Office) and ensuring the Department\'s medical staff are appointed and privileged as per the Health PEI Medical Staff Bylaws.The Provincial Department Head works in partnership with members of the Medical Affairs Office (MAO), their Physician Leadership colleagues, as well as their Operational counterparts to effectively build collaborative networks across the health care system. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to communicate complex information, problem solve and work collaboratively as part of a team.JOB TERM: 24 months (two years), renewableJOB DUTIES:As part of the physician leadership management team, support the establishment of Departmental priorities, strategies and action plans to achieve Health PEI, MAO and Department-specific outcomes, goals and objectives.Support the Medical Director of Provincial Services by providing comprehensive advice and recommendations using subject-matter expertise with respect to Departmental matters.Collaborate with the MAO to review, assess and plan medical staff resources, workload and staffing to determine human resource requirements and address human resource concerns in support of providing continued quality medical services.Work with the Medical Director of Provincial Services and the MAO to recruit physicians (including locums) and ensure clinical competency of all new physician hires.In consultation with Risk Management and Operations, implement processes for medical risk management and ensure that they are functioning properly.Work collaboratively with the MAO and Quality and Risk, as required, to review and action concerns, incidents and complaintsCollaborate with all levels of care, facilities, programming and services to ensure optimal use of resources.Ensure that initial appointment and privileging for all new Department of Surgery staff, and reappointment for current medical staff, is completed and make recommendations to PMAC regarding Appointment and Privileging applications.In collaboration with the MAO, ensure that reappointment, including relevant changes to appointment and privileging applications, are completed by relevant medical staff and recommendations are made to PMAC.Note: This will require adherence to the procedures and requirements set out by the Health PEI Medical Staff Bylaws including conducting regular performance appraisals of Department Staff.Participate actively in various medical staff committees, as requested, or as required through the Health PEI Medical Staff Bylaws, including the Provincial Surgical Services Committee.Regularly attend Physician Leadership Community meetings, as appropriate and required.Support change management and associated activities related to the implementation of the Physician Leadership Review Project.Encourage and support a positive work environment to foster high staff morale and quality medical services.QUALIFICATIONS:Must have a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school, in a relevant clinical specialty.Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI.Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaMust have considerable (3-5 years) and relevant clinical practice experience.Must have considerable (1-3 years) leadership experience, preferably in a health/medical field, demonstrated equivalences will be accepted.Must have knowledge of the Canadian System.Courses and/or professional development in leadership are considered an asset.Experience applying the principles of a Just Culture approach is considered an asset.Knowledge of administrative management and leadership principles is considered an asset.Knowledge and use of clinical practice/best practice guidelines considered an asset.THE COMMUNITY:Prince Edward Island (PEI) is renowned for its people, arts, culture, food, and innovation. With more than 1,000 kms of shoreline and beaches, acres of gentle farmland, vibrant cities and smaller communities, National and Provincial parks, and an island-wide trail system, it is no surprise that individuals and families from around the world have chosen to call this island \'home\'.It is easy to come and go from Prince Edward Island. From direct flights out of Charlottetown airport, to a toll bridge in Borden, to a beautiful ferry ride, you are closer than you think to your next destination. International airports are nearby in Moncton, NB and Halifax, NS.Interested candidates please contact or send CV to:Michelle Flynn, RPRCOO/ Physician Recruitment ConsultantCanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.michelleflynn@canamrecruiting.caPlease forward to any and all colleagues

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