Northern Family Physician -- Comprehensive

Saskdocs; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 351,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Comprehensive Care stipend

Retention bonus program

Job summary

Northern Medical Services in Saskatchewan seeks a full-time Family Physician for rural and remote practice. The role includes clinic work, ER on-call, and day clinics in outpost stations, with options to live in the community or work itinerant.

Compensation features a contract daily rate plus on-call MSB, with a comprehensive care stipend and a provincial retention bonus for new-to-rural practice in the north.

Qualifications

• CFPC or equivalent certification is required.
• CPSS full licence is required, ACLS recommended.
• ATLS, PALS, ALARM, NRP, etc. are highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Full-service Family Physician role in rural and remote northern communities.
• Clinics, on-call in ER, and day clinics in outpost nursing stations (fly-in or drive).
• Live-in community or itinerant in/out model.

Education

CFPC or equivalent

CPSS full licence

Job description

Northern Family Physician -- Comprehensive

Vacancy #: 2022-23-227209 Number of Vacancies: 2 Vacancy Opening For: Family Physician Employment Type: Permanent Employment Term: Full Time Posting Date: January 23, 2026 Closing Date: December 31, 2026 23:59 Practice Type: Primary Care Practice Size: 1 Hours of Work: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm -- One hour lunch break.Call is 24 hoursWeekends are one day first-call, one day second-call. Minimum Potential Salary: $351,000.00 Maximum Potential Salary: $400,000.00 Method of Payment: Contract Method of Payment Description: Contract work, daily rate is $1931/day (that is NET after university admin fees) plus MSB on call rates. Eligible for annual Comprehensive Care stipend of up to $30,000. Also eligible for provincial government retention bonus of $200,000 over 5 years for new-to-rural/remote practice in Saskatchewan. Call Schedule: 1:5 Potential Income from Call: $25,000.00 Call Schedule Description: Call for Salaried model is usually weekdays with occasional weekends.Call for itinerant/locum is usually one weekend day first call, one day second call, plus occasionally one weekday per rotation.

Job Description

Full service Family Physician, live in community or itinerant in/out model. Clinics, on-call in ER, day clinics in outpost nursing stations (fly in or drive).

Relocation Package

For Salaried Contractors: relocation and settlement packages are available at University of Saskatchewan rates.

Job Qualifications

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or equivalent. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) full licence, plus ACLS. ATLS, PALS, ALARM, NRP, etc. highly recommended.Must love the rural and remote north.

For Itinerant and Locum: Travel to and from community provide. University mileage rates of personal vehicles. If using a rental vehicle, the cost is covered, plus fuel.Accommodation providedReturn of Service with Saskatchewan is counted.

Additional Information

NMS is seeking individuals, or groups of physicians excited by the prospect of the north. Delivering relationship-based, patient-centered, full-scope practice, with an awareness around cultural safety combined with a sensitivity toward Indigenous wellness. This is the core of healthcare in the north; you will be providing high level care in rural and remote settings.NMS sites are well-equipped, staffed with other physicians and support workers, and most utilize remote presence technology.
Northern Medical Services, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
404, 333 – 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0L4
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
Website: www.northerndocs.ca
Full or Part-time Salaried Contracts available.
-- OR--Independent Itinerant Contracts: Medium to long-term contracts in a single northern location. Plan your life in a steady rotation with a fixed schedule. Usually a 26-week commitment (two-week-in/two-week-out rotation/yr. Half-time: two-week-in/six-week-out rotations.
If you subscribe to the importance of continuity of care and wish to be part of a solid team, talk to us. Travel allowance and accommodations provided for Itinerant or Locum positions.

Organization & Community

ORGANIZATION: Northern Medical Services COMMUNITY: Ile A La Crosse HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 5

Community Description

The community is located 685 km from Saskatoon. Ile-a-la-Crosse is the second oldest community in Saskatchewan. It has a rich history being connected to the Churchill River, Beaver River and Canoe River systems.