Family Physician

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 213,000 - 250,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation plus other leave ent

Job summary

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is seeking a Family Physician to provide comprehensive primary care within a multi-disciplinary team in Ottawa. The role emphasizes prevention, health maintenance, and patient education across ages.

Ideal candidates have CPSO licensure, CCFP eligibility, and a commitment to equity for priority populations, with flexibility for some evening hours. PPO-based benefits include HOOPP, extended health, and wellness spending accounts.

Qualifications

• MD degree and CPSO licensure in good standing.
• CCFP certification or eligibility with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• CMPA coverage.
• Minimum of two years of family medicine experience; primary care/community health setting preferred.
• Proficiency with PS Suite EMR and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care in line with CPSO standards.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions across all ages.
• Collaborate with nurses, allied health, and social services for team-based care.
• Conduct health assessments and develop/ review care plans.
• Order/interpret diagnostics, prescribe meds, and coordinate referrals.
• Educate clients on prevention and chronic disease management.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation per standards.
• Participate in meetings, quality improvement and professional development.
• Support clients experiencing health inequities related to social determinants.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Technology proficiency - EMR/Office

Flexibility (evenings)

Attention to detail

Education

MD degree

CPSO licensure in good standing

CMPA coverage

CCFP certification or eligibility

Tools

PS Suite EMR

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Status and Hours

Regular Part-Time - 21 hours / week

Pay scale

$154.493/hr - $181.781/hr

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 - 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.