Salary Range: Annual $62,867 – $84,442 / Hourly $34.542 - $46.397
Position Type: Full-time Permanent
Posting Type: This job posting is for an existing vacancy
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Closing Date: July 20, 2026 at 8:30a.m. CST
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Supervisor – Physician Contracts and within the Physician Services management agreement, the Lead – Physician Contracts works within the vision, mission and values of the organization, supporting the delivery of regional physician services to the Area and 31 communities in the region.
The Lead – Physician Contracts supports the effective and efficient administration of physician contract services and plays a key role in coordinating physician contracts, compensation administration, physician invoicing, reporting, reconciliation and scheduling-related processes. The role works collaboratively with the Supervisor – Physician Contracts, Finance, scheduling staff, physician leadership and operational teams to support accurate, timely and compliant physician services administration.
The Lead – Physician Contracts provides operational support and guidance in physician contract and compensation processes while contributing to service delivery, reporting requirements and physician scheduling coordination across the region.
Accountability
The Lead – Physician Contracts is directly accountable to the Supervisor – Physician Contracts.
Qualifications
- Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
- Certificate/Diploma in Business, Finance and/or a combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience consisting of healthcare administration, finance and/or a combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA.
- Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision making and problem-solving
- Solution oriented with a high sense of quality, attention to detail, accuracy, efficiency, and meeting deadlines
- Knowledge of employment legislation and compensation practices
- Advanced knowledge of computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database, and emails; specifically MS Excel, MS Word
- Experience in integrated data-driven programs
- Analytical skills for program data and financial information
- Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work in a team with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
- Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations; knowledge of the First Nations’ people, history, culture, health priorities and social issues
- Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset
- Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis
Roles & Responsibilities
- Prepare all physician contracts and monitor the reporting requirements
- Ensure the necessary documents, approvals, privileges and other documents are in place prior to physicians’ starting their work commitment in the region
- Communicate with the appropriate internal staff in the drafting of modifications or other contractual documents
- Support physician recruitment and retention activities within the organization
- Complete annual updating of all files
- Prepare, maintain, and monitor the compensation system: accounting spreadsheet process, and tracking for physician compensation for monthly and annual submissions
- Working closely with Finance on monthly compensation, tracking and reporting requirements to physicians and Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Review and reconcile physician work records against published schedule and ensure accurate data entry
- Monitor physician work records against contract commitments and report variances
- Prepare monthly invoices templates for all regional physicians (GP and Specialist)
- Update and maintain and share Invoicing Guidelines document to Physicians
- Prepare all required reports in collaboration with Finance and ensure timely submissions to meet deadlines to MOH, HFO, BOD, Physicians and PSPO Managers
- Monthly Physician Tracking Days
- Monthly MOH Summary
- Monthly Community Request for Locum Services
- Assist the Supervisor – Physician Contracts with the development, maintenance, and updates of all reports, including new, existing or modifications to existing reports
- PSP Monthly Report
- Annual FTE Allocations
- Annual Report to SLFNHA and SLRPSI
- Monthly Physician Services Newsletter
- All other reports
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and reports as assigned
- Ensure SLRPSI Physicians policy and procedures are adhered to including the scheduling and invoicing guidelines
- Provide physician invoice orientations to all new physicians in the region
- Provide reorientation sessions to Physicians as required
- Work collaboratively with the scheduling and management teams to ensure all the obligations are met with physician human resources for the region
- Provide effective customer service to internal and external representatives in all areas of invoice processes
- Support and review scheduling communications sent to First Nations nursing stations and other stakeholders to ensure clarity, accuracy, and timeliness
- Confirm accommodation and travel arrangement are effectively coordinated with other team members
- Provide assistance with other assigned duties
Working Conditions
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent use of computer, keyboard and mouse
- Prolonged viewing of computer screens
- Must be willing to relocate to Sioux Lookout
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours.
- Required to work days, sometimes evenings and weekends, if necessary.
- Preapproved overtime as required
We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:
- Health and dental benefits
- Competitive time off plans that increase with years of service
- Pension plan & comprehensive insurance coverage
- Fitness reimbursement program
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation assistance
