Physician- Longlac - Locum

MTW Employment Services; Longlac; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health centre in Longlac seeks a Family Physician to provide comprehensive care emphasizing health promotion and education. The role offers a supportive environment with a multidisciplinary team and competitive compensation. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, CPSO license, and a commitment to serving diverse populations.

Benefits

Comfortable housing provided

Travel expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• CPSO license and CMPA membership required.
• Experience in hospital and community settings preferred.
• Sensitivity to health issues faced by underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to clients and families with a focus on health promotion.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support individuals facing barriers to accessing care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Commitment to Health Equity

Education

Medical degree

Family residency

Job description

99 Skinner Ave, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Family Physician – Longlac Site

NorWest Community Health Centres, part of a network of provincial community health centres funded by Ontario Health, emphasizes access to primary health care, prevention programs, and services.

We are seeking a Family Physician to join our Community Health Centre team. The role involves providing care to clients and their families within a model that emphasizes health promotion, education, and empowerment. Practicing at NorWest CHC offers longer appointment times and lower patient volumes than many other primary care settings. A minimum of five days is requested for a locum period.

Comfortable housing is provided close to the Centre.

Compensation: $1,156 per 7-hour day plus one travel day.

Travel expenses such as airfare, vehicle rental, and gas receipts are reimbursed through the Ontario Health Northern Specialist Program.

Location / Directions / Description

Longlac is a community located three and a half hours east of Thunder Bay (320 km), midway between Toronto and Winnipeg, on the shore of Long Lake. It is half an hour from Geraldton and two hours from Hearst.

• A population of 1,700, Longlac is a family-friendly bilingual community offering many outdoor leisure activities supporting a healthy lifestyle.
• Multidisciplinary Team includes: 1 Physician, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 3 RNs, 1 Dietitian, Community Health Workers, Lab Assistant, Community Nutrition Worker, and Administrative Support Staff. Telemedicine equipment is available on site. Diagnostic tests ordered through Geraldton District Hospital (half an hour away) are available via courtesy privileges. An ambulance base is located next door to the health centre. Electronic client records are maintained using PS Suites.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and family residency from a recognized university.
• CPSO license and CMPA membership.
• Experience in hospital, community settings, and/or public health.
• Strong commitment to and knowledge of Northern practice and community-based healthcare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to health issues faced by populations with barriers to accessing care, including those who are underhoused, living with mental health challenges, past or current substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQI+ community, newcomers, and non-insured individuals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience working effectively with vulnerably housed individuals.
• Commitment to health equity and social determinants of health.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three work references via the online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NWCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request throughout the selection process.