Physician

PurposeMed; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

PurposeMed is looking for a dedicated Physician to provide high-quality gender-affirming care primarily in a virtual environment. This role offers flexible scheduling, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact in marginalized communities.

Benefits

20 vacation days

Extended medical, dental, and vision care

Wellness days

$500 health and wellness spending account

Mental health coverage up to $2,000

Learning fund for professional development

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Alberta with CPSA.
• Experience in trans and nonbinary health care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hormone assessments and prescriptions.
• Work collaboratively with a team including Nurse Practitioners and Psychotherapists.
• Advocate for system changes to support trans and nonbinary individuals.

Skills

Gender-affirming care

Collaboration

Education

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta license

Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage

Job description

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About us :

PurposeMed was founded in 2019 with the mission of improving access to complex care for underserved communities. We've grown quickly in our first few years, and now our exceptional team serves thousands of patients each month across our multiple verticals.

About us :

PurposeMed was founded in 2019 with the mission of improving access to complex care for underserved communities. We've grown quickly in our first few years, and now our exceptional team serves thousands of patients each month across our multiple verticals.

PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units : Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affirming Care Pharmacy. Freddie is focused on improving sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community—we're the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, serving patients in both Canada and the USA! Frida is changing the lives of patients with easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis, and fast and affordable treatment. Foria Clinic provides trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with gender-affirming healthcare. Affirming Care Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy with locations in Calgary, Alberta, and Mississauga, Ontario. This partnership provides our patients with an end-to-end healthcare experience, from treatment, to prescription delivery, to continuous affirming care.

We're proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte's 2024 list of Canada's 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most—and we make sure to have fun along the way!

Permanent, part-time opportunity : we are looking for someone who is able to commit at least 1 day a week to this position

Location : Remote (Canada) with opportunities to work in person in Calgary, AB if desired

Foria Clinic provides virtual care to best allow an equal access point to any patient in the province. Beginning early 2025, we will be partnering with an in person clinic to allow for in person patient visits in Calgary, AB. Physicians based in Calgary, AB will have the choice to work virtually, or in person at this time.

PurposeMed's office is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region which includes the nations of the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda which consists of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney Bands, and people of the Tsuut'ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6.

Who we hope to find :

We are looking for Physicians who are passionate about providing high quality gender-affirming care to our Foria Clinic patients. Foria clinic is primarily a virtual clinic providing trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with gender-affirming healthcare. Reporting to the Medical Director of Foria, our team of physicians provide hormone assessments and prescriptions, surgical assessments and referrals, and general health care to trans and nonbinary people in Alberta. Join us in the opportunity to improve access to gender-affirming care across the province!

In this role, you'll make an impact by :

• Working with patients from across Alberta who are highly motivated and excited to access care
• Supporting peoples' gender journeys through hormone prescribing and referrals to surgeons
• Working collaboratively with a team including other Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and a Psychotherapist to ensure high quality care is provided to all patients
• Reducing wait-times for trans and nonbinary folks in all regions of Alberta
• Advocating for system changes to better support trans and nonbinary people

We need someone who has :

• A College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) license in good standing
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) coverage for practice in Alberta

It would also be great if you have :

• Previous experience and / or training in trans and nonbinary health care (e.g. from Trans Care BC, Rainbow Health Ontario, WPATH, etc.)
• Fee-for-service AH billing (psychotherapy and consult codes) managed by our operations team
• Competitive overhead fees

Do you think you could be our next Physician ? We look forward to seeing your application!

Why you should join us :

• Be part of a team of great people who don't take themselves too seriously. While we're serious about the problems we solve, we believe in having fun along the way.
• Make an impact, every single day. We're providing compassionate, affirming care to many people who have never received the proper support before.
• Be confident in bringing your whole self to work. Inclusivity is core to how we take care of our patients, our teammates, and ourselves. We create spaces that are safe and affirming.

What we're offering (based on full-time, permanent roles in Canada) :

Work / life flexibility and time off :

• Work flexibly within a team that's remote friendly; we believe that work should fit around your life
• 20 vacation days and a team that will remind you to use them!
• Annual winter break closure

Care for your physical and mental health :

• Extended medical, dental, and vision care starting on your first day of work!
• 8 wellness days
• 500 health and wellness spending account
• 2,000 mental health coverage with additional free online counseling through Inkblot Therapy and FeelingBetterNow mental health assessments
• 20,000 of lifetime coverage for gender-affirming care and procedures

Investment in your learning and growth :

• 500 learning fund to use towards courses and other professional development
• Our unique People Potential program, in which you'll partner with your manager to identify opportunities to grow and achieve your full potential

Family care :

• 3,400 lifetime coverage for fertility drugs
• Parental leave program for birthing and non-birthing parents–your choice of :
• Short term : 4 weeks off to use flexibly in your first year of parenting

Eligible team members and their dependents

• also receive no-cost access to PurposeMed's services :
• Freddie : PrEP assessment and follow-up appointments
• Frida : ADHD assessment

If you are looking for a place that sparks your creativity, helps others, and will push you to be your best, then you'll love PurposeMed.

PurposeMed is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer, and we highly encourage those from excluded and marginalized communities to apply. This includes groups such as (but not limited to) : Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, trans and non-binary, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, and HIV-positive people. You don't have to check every single box above. If the job description gets you excited and you think you could contribute your expertise to our team—we hope you'll apply!

• Most of our roles are performed virtually from home across Canada. Team members working onsite at Affirming Care pharmacies do need to be physically present.
• Permanent team members (employees) and their dependents are eligible, however, the person receiving the assessment must live in a province or state in which Freddie, Frida, or Foria operates, and be over the age of 18. Additional restrictions apply.

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