Primary Care Physicians

Primary Care Physician

WellFort is seeking Primary Care Physicians

Primary Care Physicians – Multiple full- and part-time roles are available

Are you a compassionate, dedicated physician looking to make a real difference?

At WellFort, we're more than a workplace - we're a supportive team committed to delivering exceptional care.

Focus on care, not paperwork! A full and competitive compensation package awaits you, and includes:

• Complete health benefits plan (over 0.5 full-time equivalent)
• Healthcare spending account (over 0.5 full-time equivalent)
• Professional development days and funding (based on full-time equivalent status)
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a defined-benefit pension that pays you a predictable income in retirement, backed by a large, well-funded plan with employer contributions (over 0.5 full-time equivalent)
• 4 weeks paid vacation to start, plus paid float and sick days (based on 1.0 full-time equivalent, otherwise this is prorated to full-time equivalent)
• Paid administrative time
• No overhead to manage
• We hire and manage the administrative, nursing, and allied health teams, so your day runs smoothly, and patients have full access to ancillary care
• Flexible hours and work-life balance
• Free parking at all our sites

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Physician provides comprehensive, community-oriented primary health care, which emphasizes accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention, and continuity of care. The Physician functions both independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team through collaboration and medical directives. The Physician will support all quality improvement initiatives, adhere to best practice guidelines, practice from strength based prospective and will.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Physician is accountable to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and other relevant professional bodies for standards of medical practice.

The Physician will follow the policies, procedures and strategic directions of WellFort Community Health Centre. The Physician reports to the Manager, Primary Care.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Care:

• Provides primary care directly, emphasizing accessibility, health promotion, illness and injury prevention and continuity of care in various settings including WellFort’s satellite clinics and over the phone.
• Interviews (takes history), examines, make medical assessments, taking into account the social and economic determinants of health.
• Diagnoses and treats acute conditions.
• Diagnoses and treats chronic conditions incorporating self-management techniques as appropriate.
• Provides primary care indirectly by working interactively with nurse practitioners, providing consultation to nurses or other staff, and by developing medical or clinical protocols.
• Provides on-call coverage on a rotating shared basis with other providers to ensure that medical care can be accessed 24 hours per day throughout the entire year.
• Maintains hospital privileges, if possible, at a convenient hospital.
• Participates in case conferences with other providers to ensure coordination of client services.

Health Promotion & Education:

• Participate in community outreach, client education, and prevention programs.
• Works collaboratively with staff, external health care providers and partner agencies on projects, health promotion activities, health teaching initiatives, etc.

Advocacy & Community Development:

• Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health center and the community.
• Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the social determinants of health.

Administration:

• Provides leadership, supervision, and guidance in the general organization and operation of WellFort’s medical activities.
• Contributes to the maintenance of client health records, encounter information, correspondence, clinical protocols, and other data to meet the requirements of the Ministry of Health, WellFort, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintains up to date knowledge and compliance with government guidelines, acts and legislation pertaining to the role or services provided.

Professional Development:

• Conducts practice and maintains professional competence according to accepted standards of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Maintains membership in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Join relevant professional groups to maintain professional linkages and support.
• Participates in Quality Improvement programs, chart audits, and peer audit processes as required.
• Maintains and develops current professional competency through professional development by ongoing learning, medical education, experience, and reflective practice.
• Participates in educational activities according to the needs of WellFort and personal career goals.

Research and Teaching:

• Participates in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research studies in consultation with the other staff members.
• Facilitate clinical placements and contribute to academic partnerships through the supervision and support of medical learners and family practice residents
• Works with other providers and the leadership team to enable all clinical providers to work to their full scope of practice.
• Participate in research when opportunities arise.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

Contribution to team and WellFort’s activities:

• Participates in staff meetings and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participates in the overall activities of WellFort (e.g.,) in-service training, committees, special events, and shared staff responsibilities.
• Communicates clearly, listen actively, be open to feedback, handle conflict appropriately, and display sensitivity to others.
• Collaborates well with others, promotes cooperation and teamwork.
• Participates in WellFort’s commitment to becoming discrimination-free and an inclusive place that strives to ensure that programs and services are as accessible as possible.
• Maintains the reputation and confidentiality of WellFort and its clients at all times.
• Endorses models and promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Works in a manner that respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals.
• Works in a manner that reflects WellFort’s mission, values, and service delivery approach.
• Adheres to all applicable WellFort policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains a flexible work schedule that accommodates the needs of the clients, community, and WellFort.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Member in good standing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• Experience and/or openness to working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions for reasons such as poverty, discrimination, mental health and substance use issues.
• Possesses or is eligible to obtain required malpractice coverage with CMPA.
• A capacity for critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational, and community health.
• Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
• Experience working with confidential and time-sensitive documents and information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• The ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
• Clinical teaching experience and affiliation with Toronto Metropolitan School of Medicine, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience or interest in community-based research and community academic partnerships.

Apply Now and Empower Your Career

Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters.

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

For more information visit www.WellFort.ca

Salary Range: $292,366 annually (consideration of experience)

Interested applicants:

This position is being advertised both internally and externally.

Please send your resume and cover letter to hiring@wellfort.ca, Nthianesh@wellfort.ca

Application deadline: Open until filled

Please quote “25033" in the subject line

No phone calls, please. Successful candidates will be contacted.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.

Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.