Family Care Team Physician | 1 Position

HealthCareCAN; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

NL Health Services – Eastern Rural Zone invites applications for one (1) permanent full-time salaried Family Care Team Physician in Clarenville, NL.

The Family Care Team delivers primary care to patients without a usual provider using an interprofessional model. Physicians practice to full scope, use the EMR platform for documentation, and participate in after-hours and on-call coverage as required.

Qualifications

• MD from a recognized institution.
• Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Manage a roster of patients and provide comprehensive primary care services within the Family Care Team model.
• Practice to full scope of practice within the interprofessional collaborative team model.
• Participate in after-hours and on-call coverage as required.
• Utilize the EMR platform for all patient care documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Family Care Team.
• Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements.

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician

Tools

EMR platform

Job description

Hours 75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations

We are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.

At NL Health Services, we believe that our people — employees, doctors and volunteers — make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.

If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Eastern Rural Zone invites applications for one (1) permanent full-time salaried Family Care Team Physician in Clarenville, NL.

The Family Care Team mandate is to provide patients without a primary care provider with access to primary health care services using an interprofessional collaborative approach, where patients see the right provider at the right time and place. All health care providers, including physicians, are expected to practice to their full scope of practice to meet patient needs. Care will be provided using the EMR platform.

Clarenville is a vibrant service centre in eastern Newfoundland near a national park, ski lodges, golf courses, and hunting and fishing opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
• Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a roster of patients and provide comprehensive primary care services within the Family Care Team model
• Practice to full scope of practice within the interprofessional collaborative team model
• Participate in after-hours and on-call coverage as required
• Utilize the EMR platform for all patient care documentation
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Family Care Team
• Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

REMUNERATION

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador, commensurate with level of experience. On-call is billable to the Medical Care Plan (MCP).

Available Incentives: Candidates may be eligible for recruitment and retention incentives, subject to applicable terms, conditions, and program availability at the time of offer.

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.