Family Physician

Position Title:                    Family Physician
Pay scale:                          $135.889 - $159.870/hr
Reports to:                             Director, Integrated Healthcare
Department:                          Integrated Healthcare
Application Deadline:       Until Filled

Employment Type:

We are currently hiring for three positions:

• 2 x Regular Part-time, 17.5 hrs/week
• 1 x Temporary Part-time, 21 hrs/week - 1 year contract

Who are we?  

Job Summary
Works with a multi-disciplinary health team to provide primary care services to individuals and families residing in the PQCHC area using a medical care model which emphasizes a holistic approach of health promotion and client education and encourages clients to take responsibility for their own health.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Teamwork and Collaboration: 
- Provides resources and support to program staff pertaining to specific client issues.
- Provides appropriate support and consultation to other primary care staff.
- Works within established policies of off-site organizations where staff are housed.

Direct Client Service:
- Provides clinical services to clients, either in the Centre or in the community, taking into account the environmental, social, psychological and medical factors that influence health.
- Assesses, diagnoses and prescribes treatment to clients, and refers to other resources as appropriate.
- Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, families and the community.
- Maintains awareness of current issues and developments in the respective field.
- Performs health promotion activities on relevant topics.
Administration:
- Maintains complete and accurate medical records for all clients.
- Maintains current licensing with the appropriate regulatory body.
                                                                                                                            
Qualifications
- Doctorate in family medicine essential.
- One to three years of family practice experience is essential.
- Experience in a community setting desirable.
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
- Technology proficiency – PS suites, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Flexible hours on evenings
- Vehicle and license requirements – Class G.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Linguistic profile: Bilingual English/French is an asset.
- Other languages an asset.