Job Description The Medical Director of the Saskatoon Bridge Clinic will report to the operational leadership team of the Bridge Clinic (Area Division Lead and Operational Manager/Director) The Medical Director of the Bridge Clinic will function collaboratively with the Bridge Clinic leadership and operational team members to: Participate in advisory committees that are related to the Bridge Clinic Represent and communicate project and operational issues/goals to operational and clinical leaders, clinicians, and Ministry.

Lead, promote and effectively articulate to frontline physicians and clinicians the vision of the Bridge Clinic programs/services and how the Bridge Clinic will influence and improve safe, quality client care.

Develop coalitions, collaborate effectively with internal SHA stakeholders, and draw on expertise in the community, to help establish the multi-disciplinary clinical care model of the Bridge Clinic.

Work collaboratively to establish clinical care standards of practice within the Bridge Clinic and develop protocols related to the same.

Work collaboratively to identify required training for members of the multidisciplinary team.

Build, through engagement, collaboration and support, a network of committed and motivated physicians and clinicians to work at the Bridge Clinic.

Create and sustain a workplace workplace that fosters the application of evidence informed practice, compliance with regulations and accreditation standards, utilization of clinical research, and management of risk and adverse events in collaboration with corporate resources.

Assist with implementation of clinical services and service/program evaluation.

Assist in reviewing any complaints, as requested, concerning the provision of clinical care by the Bridge Clinic physician team.

Review patient care reports and audits by following up on reviews, as required or requested by the SHA.

Upon request of the SHA,



participate in quality improvement and performance measurement initiatives and recommend measurement tools to the Director and Managers responsible for Bridge Clinic.

Develop and demonstrate leadership capabilities and commitment to the culture of clients first continuous learning.

Lead and engage with Bridge Clinic leadership, as well as internal stakeholders and community organizations to develop an environment of cultural competence, focused on Truth and Reconciliation.

Other duties as mutually agreed between the Medical Director and the Authority.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: 1.

Direct Clinical Care (0.7 FTE): Provide comprehensive, full-scope family medicine care to patients served by the BRIDGE Clinic.

Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary primary health care setting.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and manage patient panels in accordance with professional standards. 2.

Clinical Support & Mentorship (0.2 FTE): Participate in advisory committees that are related to the BRIDGE Clinic Provide ongoing clinical mentorship, chart reviews, and informal and formal consultation to Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and allied health professionals within the clinic team.

Work in partnership with clinic administrative leadership to establish, document, and maintain high clinical standards, evidence-based care protocols, and efficient patient flow/care transitions.

Collaborate with administrative dyad partners to plan physician/NP clinical schedules and ensure appropriate, safe clinical coverage.





Review patient care reports, clinical audits, and patient care complaints concerning clinic provision, recommending course corrections as required.

Lead and engage with clinic staff and community stakeholders to cultivate an environment of cultural safety, inclusivity, and commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.

Other duties as mutually agreed to between the Medical Director and the Authority 3.

Research & Quality Improvement (0.1 FTE): Lead, participate in, and promote local clinic QI processes, utilizing patient-first continuous learning methodologies and quality measurement tools.

Facilitate the integration of evidence-informed practice, compliance with regulations and accreditation standards, and initiative-taking management of clinical risk.

In collaboration with academic partners (including the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine), support, conduct, or facilitate primary care clinical research and scholarly activities relevant to the clinic population.

Job Qualifications Licensed medical practitioner in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).

Canadian Certified Physician Executive Credential would be an asset.

Advanced education in Health Care Administration, Public Administration and/or Leadership Studies would be an asset.

Participation in the Canadian Medical Association’s Physician Leadership Institute would be an asset.

Additional training and/or education in leadership/management would be an asset.

Experience, at an operational level, as a medical leader who has worked in partnership with administrative leaders to develop and lead innovative planning and programs in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

Has knowledge of and experience in guiding health quality improvement processes and initiatives.

Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

📌 Medical Director - Saskatoon Bridge Clinic
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