Physician

Lifemark; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Winnipeg is seeking a Physician to conduct assessments and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support Canadian Veterans' rehabilitation. Candidates should hold a Doctor of Medicine and have experience in managing complex conditions. Bilingual skills in French and English are an asset. This role offers flexible hours with a part-time status.

Benefits

Accommodation available upon request

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine and valid license to practice in respective field in province/territory as applicable.
• Experience in the management of complex medical conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete a thorough assessment of presenting eligible health problems.
• Perform medication review and identify drug therapy problems.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on treatment recommendations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in the management of complex medical conditions

Experience with military culture and Canadian Veterans

Bilingual (French / English)

Experience working in an interdisciplinary team

Education

Doctor of Medicine and valid license to practice

Job description

Overview

Physician

Location: On-Site @ Lifemark Physiotherapy Nature Park Way (76 Nature Park Way, Winnipeg, MB, R3P 0X8)

Status: Casual, part-time or Independent Contractor model @ 4 to 12 hours/month

Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS) provides comprehensive rehabilitation focused assessment and intervention for Canadian Veterans who are experiencing barriers transitioning to life after service due to service related injuries or illness. Using a biopsychosocial approach, the assessment and intervention services are performed by an interdisciplinary team of clinicians with expertise in the management of complex conditions such as chronic pain, persistent symptoms following head injury, MSK injuries, often with comorbid mental illness with presenting psychosocial barriers to recovery.

As part of the interdisciplinary team the Physician shall use evidence and measurement-based care to perform the following:

Responsibilities

• Complete a thorough assessment of presenting eligible health problems;
• Perform medication review and identify drug therapy problems;
• Clarify relevant medical issues including comorbid conditions;
• Clarify diagnosis and prognosis related to eligible health problems;
• Identify conditions that are not related to the eligible health conditions that if left unaddressed can hinder progress in rehabilitation;
• Identify relevant accommodations or medical restrictions;
• Identify and provide rationale when additional specialized assessments are required to enable achievement of rehabilitation goals;
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on treatment recommendations based on PCVRS continuum of care with an emphasis on education, coping and self-management to improve function and recovery;
• Collaborate with the Veteran, support person (if present), family member (if present) to promote understanding of relevant medical conditions and recommendations;
• Communicate directly, through targeted outreach, with the Veteran’s primary health care provider to collaborate on rehabilitation care;
• Care may be provided in-person or virtual;
• Participate in de-brief discussions with the interdisciplinary team, when necessary;
• Engage in time-bound targeted follow up care through a consultative model with Veterans receiving rehabilitation treatment within PCVRS;
• Collaborate with PCVRS Medical Director(s) and engage in continuous quality improvement, learning and skills development.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine and valid license to practice in respective field in province/territory as applicable, and member in good standing with provincial regulatory body.
• Experience in the management of complex medical conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with military culture and Canadian Veterans is an asset
• Bilingual (French / English) is an asset
• Experience working with a variety of health professionals and disciplines in an interdisciplinary team environment is an asset

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Inclusivity

We’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve by creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark aims at providing a candidate experience for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Women, People with Disabilities, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca

Visit us at www.lifemark.ca for more information about the company.

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