Physician, Toronto South Detention Centre (Regular or Relief Schedules)

Calian Advanced Technologies; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking Physicians in Toronto, ON, to provide primary care services in a correctional facility. Responsibilities include physical exams, health documentation, diagnosis, and treatment of complex health issues, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration. The role offers flexible scheduling with part-time opportunities. Candidates must be registered for independent practice in Family Medicine and have experience in addiction treatment and mental health care.

Qualifications

• Registered for Independent Practice in Family Medicine.
• Valid OHIP billing number required.
• Experience treating marginalized populations and mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and document health records.
• Diagnose and treat chronic and acute injuries and mental illnesses.
• Collaborate with health team leads and community health providers.

Skills

Registered for Independent Practice in Family Medicine

Malpractice insurance coverage with CMPA

Ability to provide Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT)

Experience in addictions treatment

Experience treating marginalized and diverse populations

Experience with mental health concerns

Experience providing urgent or acute care

Experience managing chronic and complex care

Experience managing infectious diseases

Job description

Position Overview

Calian is seeking physicians to work at the Toronto South Detention Centre.

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: Part Time, Casual

Working within an interdisciplinary health care team, the Physician will provide primary care medical services to marginalized and diverse populations within a Toronto-based correctional facility housing patients with complex health issues such as urgent, acute, chronic care, addiction, and mental health issues.

Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, reviewing and documenting health records, diagnosing and treating chronic and acute injuries and mental illnesses. Collaboration with health team leads, specialists, and community health providers is essential. Your knowledge will contribute to evolving healthcare best practices.

We seek someone available for at least 2 clinics (4 hours each) weekly, with weekday and weekend clinics available, plus an on-call rotation approximately once every 4-5 weeks. Intermittent availability for relief coverage during holidays is also considered.

Interested candidates should email Kate Johnston directly at kate.johnston (at) calian.com.

Qualifications

• Registered for Independent Practice in Family Medicine with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Malpractice insurance coverage with CMPA
• Valid OHIP billing number
• Ability to provide Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) as per CPSO guidelines
• Experience in addictions treatment (methadone/suboxone)
• Experience treating marginalized and diverse populations
• Experience with mental health concerns
• Experience providing urgent or acute care
• Experience managing chronic and complex care
• Experience managing infectious diseases

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Ministry of Ontario Security Clearance, including a Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening may be required
• Recruiter will guide you through the clearance process

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