Family Physician

Job Title: Family Physician

Department: Integrated Healthcare

Status and Hours: Regular Part-Time, 17.5 hours / week

Pay scale: $154.493/hr - $181.781/hr

Deadline: Until Filled

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks vacation plus other leave entitlements
• Extended Group Health benefits
• Flexible Health & Wellness Spending Account
• HOOPP

This position is an existing vacancy.

Who are we?  

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.  

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 prevention, health maintenance, and education.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care consistent with the standards of practice of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions across the lifespan.
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners, registered nurses, allied health professionals, and social services staff to deliver team-based primary care.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, develop and review care plans, and provide direct clinical services.
• Order and interpret diagnostic investigations, prescribe medications, and coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources.
• Educate clients on disease prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, quality improvement, and continuing professional development activities.
• Support clients experiencing health inequities linked to the social determinants of health, such as income, housing, and employment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and current licensure in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• CCFP certification or eligibility with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• Current CMPA coverage.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing family medicine, ideally in a primary care or community health setting.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in working with one or more of PQCHC's priority populations: newcomers and refugees, older adults, 2SLGBTQ+ and gender-diverse clients, and people experiencing health inequities linked to the social determinants of health, such as income, housing, and employment.
• Experience in a community setting desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
• Technology proficiency an asset – PS Suite EMR, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexible hours, including some evenings.
• Vehicle and license requirements – Class G.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Linguistic profile: Bilingual English/French is an asset.
• Other languages an asset.