ABOUT THE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF PORT PERRY
The Medical Associates of Port Perry is a well-established, multidisciplinary healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services to the residents of Port Perry and surrounding communities.
Renowned for its patient-centered approach, the organization brings together a team of highly skilled family physicians, specialists, and healthcare professionals who work collaboratively to deliver exceptional primary and specialty care.
MAPP plays a pivotal role in supporting the health and well-being of the community through its state-of-the-art facilities, innovative healthcare programs, and strong partnerships with local healthcare providers, including Lakeridge Health Port Perry.
With a longstanding reputation for excellence, the organization continues to evolve and expand its services to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The MAPP is in search of a skilled and dynamic Executive Director to assume leadership of the organization.
They will lead a large, family-physician-led healthcare organization, overseeing strategic growth, financial management, governance, innovation, and community engagement.
They will ensure operational efficiency while maintaining a strong organizational culture that supports physicians, staff, and the broader community.
This role is ideal for a visionary leader with strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting.
The ED will also play a key role in the expansion of services, including the Unattached Patient Clinic to serve patients without a family doctor. This is a permanent, full-time position, based in Port Perry, Ontario.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Executive Director, you will ensure the organization’s financial stability by collaborating with the finance committee on the annual budget, providing monthly financial statements, and effectively managing funds within established parameters.
You will be responsible for increasing and securing diversified funding through successful grant applications, strategic marketing initiatives, and strong sponsor relationships.
In this role, you will also serve as the public face of the organization, fostering a positive image and maintaining an active presence within the community.
Additionally, you will oversee a team of five direct reports with a total team of 60 staff that support 36 physicians, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to support long-term career development within a growth-oriented environment.
You will also formulate policy objectives and a comprehensive strategy, demonstrating a deep understanding of industry trends and challenges.
1. Leadership and Governance:
- Work closely with a 9-member board.
- Ensure alignment between clinical autonomy and business efficiency.
- Drive strategic initiatives to improve access to primary care, including oversight of the Unattached Patient Clinic.
2. Business and Financial Acumen:
- Provide financial oversight and strategic guidance to ensure fiscal responsibility and growth.
- Ensure OHIP billing, private insurance, and government funding models are optimized.
- Support long-term financial sustainability while maintaining affordability for patients.
- Manage cost control, revenue diversification, and efficiency improvements in medical operations.
3. Recruitment, Retention and Organizational Culture:
- Work collaboratively with physicians to support recruitment and retention, ensuring cultural fit and strong mentorship.
- Maintain and strengthen an already positive workplace culture with a focus on teamwork, collegiality, and well-being.
- Address physician concerns and help balance clinical and operational needs.
- Ensure physicians can practice to full capacity with minimal administrative burden.
- Promote a workplace that fosters stability, professional growth, and job satisfaction.
4. Stakeholder and Community Engagement:
- Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies, regulatory bodies, hospital networks, and Ontario Health.
- Advocate for rural healthcare needs and influence policy at local, regional, and provincial levels.
- Strengthen relationships with the Ministry of Health and Ontario Health Teams (OHTs).
- Engage with local community leaders to improve healthcare access and services.
- Work with external funders to secure funding for innovation and service expansion.
5. Technology and Innovation:
- Lead AI and healthcare innovation initiatives, working with IT and Data Management to enhance digital tools.
- Support the implementation of an uninsured services billing platform.
- Oversee Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and process improvements.
- Ensure the integration of telemedicine and virtual care solutions into clinic operations.
- Identify and implement technology-driven efficiencies for patient care and business operations.
6. Change Management and Transition Planning:
- Oversee a smooth transition from the outgoing Executive Director.
- Ensure continuity of operations during the transition, maintaining financial health and physician satisfaction.
- Balance stability with progress, ensuring new initiatives are strategic and well-executed.
- Lead restructuring efforts where necessary while respecting the organization’s existing culture and physician expectations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES
Education and Professional Qualifications:
- Strong financial background preferred, with accreditation such as a CPA.
- Medical or clinical background (MD, RN, or other healthcare experience) is a plus but not required.
Experience:
- Minimum of five years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with Family Health Teams (FHTs) and knowledge of Ontario’s healthcare funding models is an asset.
- Background in physician recruitment and retention is a plus.
- Strong experience in strategic planning, revenue optimization, and business growth.
- Demonstrated ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future and mission to the staff, board, members, and community.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.
- Solid organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Financial Acumen: Expertise in budgeting, cost control, financial analysis, revenue optimization, and reporting.
- Strategic Leadership: Ability to drive long-term growth and organizational change.
- Process-Driven and Organized: Strong planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation skills to ensure deliverables are met with attention to detail.
- Change and Crisis Management: Capable of navigating restructuring, governance changes, and high-pressure decision-making.
- Collaboration and Relationship-Building: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and ability to engage with staff, board members, and the community.
- Calm and Confident Leadership: Ability to reassure and effectively manage physician expectations.
- Understanding of Physician-Led Organizations: Knowledge of governance structures where physicians are both shareholders and clinical leaders.
Work Environment and Expectations:
- Meeting-intensive role requiring high accessibility to physicians and staff.
- Preference for local candidates or those willing to relocate for long-term stability.
- Flexible and reasonable workplace, but in-office presence is expected, particularly during the first six months for relationship-building.
HOW TO APPLY
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, email your cover letter and resume to:
Marty Greenaway
Search Consultant
Email: mgreenaway@feldmandaxon.com