Medical Director - St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas & St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre in Brantford
We are seeking a medical leader, who lives the mission of ‘Unstoppable Compassion’ through their role as an integrated Medical Director of Long-Term Care across two campuses of care. This role would begin in February 2026. Across these two campuses, we have approximately 630 residents.

Medical Director Position Summary
The Medical Director will lead and oversee all resident medical services at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas and St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre in Brantford. This role involves working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of medical care, support quality improvement initiatives and uphold compliance with the Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations, while supporting the mission, vision and values of St. Josephs Health System.

Reports to: Administrator and COO

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the delivery of resident medical care, overseeing and supporting Attending Physicians

Ensure weekly, in-person rounds by Attending Physicians are taking place and manage the on-call / vacation coverage to maintain continuous medical care for the residents as outlined in contracts

Develop and communicate medical care standards, protocols and expectations to attending medical staff

Offer and facilitate regular physician meetings to communicate on pertinent information to ensure care is being provided in a consistent manner across both campuses





Lead approved quality improvement projects that focus on medical services and engage in interdisciplinary meetings, promoting resident-centered care

Support ongoing education and training for clinical staff to enhance resident care

Ensure annual mandatory education as communicated in the FLTCA regulations are completed by all physicians before year end

Support and lead innovative models of care

Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including nurse practitioners, registered nurses, registered practical nurses and allied health professionals

Foster and maintain positive relationships with all invested and interested parties (staff, volunteers, residents and families)

Actively participate in MLTC inspections and accreditation surveys, responding to clinical queries and ensuring regulatory compliance

Attend admission and annual care conferences and other relevant resident–focused meetings where appropriate

Participate in various committees such as IPAC, HPAC, CQI and Medication Management

Participate as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team

Ensure all medical aspects of the FLTCHA 2021 are met and/or exceeded





Ensure all attending physicians are entitled to practice and in good standing with the CPSO, and that contracts and site privileges are current.

Qualifications

Medical practitioner licensed to practice in Ontario and a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

Experience as an Attending Physician in long-term care, with preference given to those with Medical Director experience

Completion of, or willingness to complete, the Medical Director credentialing course (OLTCC) and active membership with OLTCC

Robust understanding of the LTC regulatory standards with experience in quality improvement and interdisciplinary team collaboration

Experience with Point Click Care (PCC), Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instruments (RAI) is an asset

A passion for caring and supporting those most vulnerable in our communities and those who call our campuses home

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and engage meaningfully with residents, families and the care team.

To express interest in the position, please send CV (attention: Linda Dennis) to [email protected] no later than December 19th, 2025. Only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Please ensure that your expression of interest highlights that you are applying for the Integrated Medical Director position.

Seniority level: Director. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.

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📌 Medical Director - St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas & St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre in Brantford. (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health System
📍 Ontario