Physician, Family Medicine- Geriatrics (64735)

Northcare; Toronto; On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit healthcare provider in Ontario seeks a Physician specializing in Family Medicine. The candidate will examine patients, prescribe treatments, and collaborate with a healthcare team. A Doctor of Medicine with a family practice residency is required. The role emphasizes patient-centric care, communication, and collaboration within a diverse community. This full-time position offers a salary range of $175,000 to $250,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Outstanding clinical capabilities and judgment.
• Respond to constructive feedback effectively.
• Engaged in continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients from various demographics.
• Prescribe medications and oversee follow-up care.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient-centric approach

Empathy

Active listening

Collaboration

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy

Completion of three-year family practice residency

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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Department : Family Medicine

Position : Physician – Family Medicine

Employee Category : Exempt

Reporting Relationship : Director of Family Medicine

Character Qualities

• Availability- Making my schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve.
• Discretion- Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences.
• Flexibility- Willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset.
• Responsibility- Knowing and doing what is expected of me.

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

Examines and treats members of family, regardless of age or sex. Ensures proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Prescribes and administers medications, performs routine vaccinations, performs minor procedures and provides advice regarding personal health and hygiene. Requests necessary tests and follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.

Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.

Monitors patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

Advises patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.

Deliver babies.

Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.

Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.

Operates on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.

Plans, implements, or administesr health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.

Trains residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.

Prepares government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.

Conduct sresearch to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.

Assists in planning and providing in-service training as needed.

Follows HIPAA guidelines and Variety Care policy and procedures as it relates to privacy.

Provides Telehealth services from remote locations connected to a reliable internet resource including a provider’s home when necessary.

Support Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.

Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Able to lift at least 25 pounds

Able to assist patients onto and off of exam table when asked or directed.

Requirements, Special Skills Or Knowledge

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy licensed in the state of Oklahoma prior to start date.

Completion of three-year family practice residency.

Board-eligible from American Board of Family Medicine; board certification required within 2 years after completion of residency training.

Outstanding “bedside manners” : patient-centric with empathy, excellent active listening and communication skills, engaging and efficient.

Outstanding clinical capabilities and judgment.

Focused on collaborative team-based care.

Responsive and comfortable working in a past-faced, high accountability environment.

Proficient in EHR systems.

Excellent judgment and ability to prioritize resources where they will be most useful.

Comfortable receiving and providing constructive feedback.

Engaged in learning and continuous quality improvement.

Outstanding written and verbal communications skills with a culturally diverse patient and staff population.

Passionate about providing high quality primary health care to low-income, under-served residents and those lacking access to health care.

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills Or Knowledge

Bilingual (English / Spanish).

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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