Locum Family Physician

The Vaughan Community Health Centre; Vaughan; Vor Ort; CAD 281.000 - 381.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

HOOPP

Zusammenfassung

The Vaughan Community Health Centre in Vaughan, Ontario, seeks a Family Physician to deliver primary care within an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and culturally responsive care for diverse communities.

The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week, starting January 2027, at $182.40 per hour plus HOOPP. Duties include comprehensive medical care, EMR use, care coordination, and potential home visits to support local residents.

Qualifikationen

• Medical degree and family medicine residency from a recognized university.
• Active registration and good standing with the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Proof of Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage.
• Current CPR Level C certification.
• Experience in primary care settings and with diverse populations.

Aufgaben

• Provide primary care to individuals of all ages and families.
• Perform history-taking, physical assessments, and treatment planning with follow-up.
• Deliver care across clinic, community locations, and home visits as needed.
• Coordinate with other health professionals to support patient care.
• Maintain complete medical records and participate in chart reviews.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Medical degree and family medicine residency

Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons registration

CPR Level C

Tools

EMR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Site: 9401 Jane St., Suite 206, Vaughan ON L6A 4H7

Contract, Full-time (starts January 2027, 35 hours per week)

$182.40 per hour + HOOPP

BACKGROUND

The Vaughan Community Health Centre (VCHC) is a not-for-profit, community-governed organization providing primary health care, social services, and illness prevention programs primarily to the residents of the Western and Northern York Region. We serve people experiencing barriers to accessing health care services due to culture, language, age, chronic illness, or the like. We are committed to providing services with and for local Indigenous, Black, racialized and other disadvantaged communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Family Physician provides primary care to clients and their families within a care model which emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and client education. The Family Physician will deliver culturally and linguistically responsive and safe care that meets the needs of local population, including underserved communities (e.g. Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQIA+, etc.).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide primary care to individuals of all ages and their families by considering risk factors (environmental, social, psychological and medical) in a manner which can be understood by the client, and when applicable, their families.
• Perform clinical duties, which include but are not limited to history-taking, advanced physical assessments, diagnostic reasoning and development of treatment plans which also include health promotion/ education/ counselling, screening, referral, and follow-up.
• Provide services during regular and extended hours on a scheduled basis and on an urgent basis in a variety of settings such as within the clinic, in community locations, and home visits as required.
• Coordinate or be involved with clients during periods of hospitalization, or with community health professionals when clients are receiving in-home healthcare.
• Work within a healthcare framework which emphasizes health promotion and education, disease prevention, and recognize the special risk factors (social, physical, psychological, etc.) which may affect the health of clients.
• Ensure appropriate, comprehensive treatment is delivered by maintaining complete and accurate medical records, participating in chart reviews and discussion of problem cases, and answering client inquiries and directing them to the appropriate treatment/resource.
• Implement quality improvement strategies to improve client services and promote more efficient team functioning and workflows.
• Utilize primary care metrics, including client experience results, outcome measures and information about perceived needs obtained through client encounters to develop responsive interventions for client care.
• Ensure panel size and key performance indicators identified by the organization and funder are met.
• Work in partnership with other members of the primary care team to share responsibility for planning, provision and coordination of client care.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Medical degree and family medicine residency from a recognized university.
• Active registration and good standing with the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Proof of Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Level C
• Two to five years of experience including residency in primary care settings (community-based preferred).
• Experience working with all ages in the role of Family Physician in a primary care setting.
• Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other healthcare technology commonly used in Ontario’s primary care setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Experience in delivering culturally and linguistically responsive and safe care that meets the needs of local population, including underserved communities (e.g. Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQIA+, etc.).
• Proficient in a second language that reflects the diversity of the communities served by VCHC is an asset.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment.
• Valid driver’s license, regular access to a vehicle and appropriate insurance for personal automobile.

Interviews will occur on rolling basis; please apply as soon as you can.

Successful candidates cannot be existing clients of the Vaughan Community Health Centre.

Successful candidates will be required to:

• Show proof of a completed a 2-step TB test and measles vaccination/immunity
• Complete a vulnerable sector check

Accommodations during the recruitment, selection, and interview processes will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code if needed. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, please call us at [phone] ext.2631 to provide your contact information and a member from the hiring Committee will contact you.

Vaughan Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from people who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to excellence and hire based on merit.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted