Family Physician - Maidstone Locum

Saskdocs; Maidstone; On-site; CAD 294,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations provided

Mileage reimbursed

Travel time compensation

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a Locum Family Physician to provide primary care services in Maidstone, Saskatchewan, within the SHA North West Area. The role includes outpatient clinic work, inpatient care, CEC coverage, long-term care, and on-call duties in a collaborative, rural setting.

Daily schedules typically involve 8-hour blocks with 1.5x pay for 12-hour shifts including CEC; compensation follows the SMA Rural Relief Compensation Grid.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) and have current Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) coverage.
• Team player with the ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management in a high-volume environment.
• Commitment to provision of high quality patient- and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a combination of outpatient clinic services, inpatient care, CEC coverage, long-term care responsibilities and on-call coverage.
• Collaborate with the physician group within Maidstone and the SHA North West Area to deliver primary care.
• Participate in teaching opportunities with medical students and residents when available.

Job description

Vacancy #: 2024-25-270856 Number of Vacancies: 1 Vacancy Opening For: Family Physician Employment Type: Temporary Employment Term: Locum Posting Date: October 21, 2026 Closing Date: December 16, 2026 0:00 Practice Type: Primary Care Practice Size: 5 Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
This site is a Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC). The CEC provides urgent care after hours with the support of telehealth and offsite paramedicine services.
On call coverage
Method of Payment: Contract Method of Payment Description: Physicians are compensated according to the SMA Rural Relief Compensation Physician Compensation Grid, with rates ranging from $1,593 to $1,752 per 8hr day, based on a four-step grid determined by experience.
Additional Benefits

• Accommodations: Provided when required.
• Mileage: Reimbursed at $0.51/km for one return trip per locum assignment.
• Travel Time: Compensated at $20/hour for one return trip per locum assignment.

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a Locum Family Physician to provide primary care services with the physician group in Maidstone, Saskatchewan, within the SHA's North West Area.
Maidstone Medical Clinic and Health Complex is committed to working collaboratively with individuals and families through innovation, partnership, and a holistic approach to health care, supporting the achievement of optimal health outcomes for residents of the community and surrounding area.
As a member of the primary care team, the successful candidate maybe responsible for providing a combination of:

• Outpatient clinic services
• Inpatient care
• Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) coverage
• Long-term care services
• On-call coverage

to residents of Maidstone and the surrounding area.

Daily Service Expectations

Rural locum physicians maybe expected to provide a minimum of 8 hours of service per day, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., although schedules may vary (for example, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.). Compensation for a 12-hour shift which included CEC is paid at 1.5 times the physician's daily grid rate, resulting in remuneration of approximately $2,389.50 to $2,628 per 12 hour shift, depending on experience.

The daily rate may include responsibilities normally performed by community physicians during that time, which may include:

• Hospital rounds prior to clinic opening
• Daytime on-call coverage for the Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC)
• Care of hospital inpatients
• Long-term care responsibilities
• Outpatient clinic services

Teaching Opportunity

The SHA is dedicated to supporting medical education and is a partner in the training of medical students and residents through the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. Locum physicians may have opportunities to contribute to this learning environment during their placement.

Job Qualifications

This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family centered care.
The successful candidate must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) and have current Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) coverage.

Additional Information

The Maidstone health care team comprises of 5 physicians, 1 nurse practitioner, as well as Community Services including Addictions, Public Health Nursing, Nutrition and Food Services, Home Care Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes/Cardiac) visiting specialists and other allied health professionals.

Maidstone is a friendly community situated in west central Saskatchewan. This full-service community is located in a region rich in oil and agricultural products. A wide variety of historical and cultural attractions and events as well as recreational activities can be found in the area.