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Rocket Doctor

Canada Medical Director (0.5 FTE)

RemoteCanada only
Published
Experience
Lead
Employment
Part-time20h/week
Company size
Startup
Salary not disclosed
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What you'll do

  • Work directly with the CEO to provide leadership and oversight for Rocket Doctor’s clinical operations across Canada.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and province-specific telehealth regulations, licensing requirements, and clinical standards.
  • Lead the development and implementation of clinical protocols, workflows, and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Represent Rocket Doctor in clinical partnership discussions with healthcare institutions, payors, and regulatory bodies.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a nationwide team of Canadian MD Leads, senior clinicians overseeing clinical quality, compliance, and operational performance in their regions and/or specialties.
  • Support Canadian MD Leads with aligned goals, clear expectations, and resources to meet Rocket Doctor’s standards and growth objectives.
  • Serve as the primary contact for clinical escalations and high-risk case reviews, working closely with PAs and patient care coordinators.
  • Collaborate with product and operations teams to improve the virtual care platform, EMR and physician experience.
  • Work with patient care and provider success teams to monitor outcomes, patient satisfaction, and performance indicators, driving continuous improvement.
  • Provide guidance on the scope of practice, clinical appropriateness, and documentation standards for virtual / hybridized in-person care.
  • Stay informed on emerging trends in telemedicine, digital health, and Canadian healthcare policy.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement to enhance the quality and reach of care.

What they require

  • 5+ years of experience as a practicing physician in Canada
  • Board certification / Fully-licensed in any medical discipline
  • Actively licensed and practicing medicine in Canada
  • 2-3 years of experience working in a leadership role in a clinical practice
  • Ideally has 2-3 years of experience working with a healthcare technology company
  • Be organized, positive and uplifting.
  • The Canadian Medical Director is a representative of Rocket Doctor and is an exemplar of how we expect physicians working on our platform to perform and interact with patients and Rocket Doctor staff
  • Maintain the standard of professionalism established by your province’s licensing body, as well as inform Rocket Doctor if you have any formal outstanding professionalism complaints.
  • Be passionate about increasing access to care for patients in need across Canada.
  • Troubleshoot and plan around emerging regulatory roadblocks and challenges
  • Proactively manage the MD journey
  • Maintain an active knowledge of EMRs, RD’s technology platform, as well as privacy requirements and other regulatory policies
  • Possess business and technology savvy / acumen
  • Engage with product leaders, physician leadership, and the development team for process improvement initiatives
  • Maintain a professional and respectful relationship with all RD staff and patient correspondence
  • Ability to work remotely, seek new challenges, and be self-motivated to build and develop a rapidly growing start-up

Rocket Doctor is a digital health marketplace transforming how comprehensive care is delivered, bringing the most advanced doctor’s office directly into homes across North America. Rocket Doctor is a digital health marketplace transforming the way comprehensive care is delivered bringing the most advanced doctor’s office into homes across North America. We are a passionate group of medical doctors, technical experts, and patient care professionals who believe every person deserves access to high quality healthcare. We are seeking a team member who is motivated to learn, grow, and innovate while making a meaningful impact. Rocket Doctor is one of the fastest growing digital health companies in Canada, with over 300 physicians nationwide and a rapidly expanding presence.

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