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

Calian Group Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Ontario is seeking a Physician to deliver primary care at a Toronto-based correctional facility. The role involves providing medical services to marginalized populations and treating complex health issues, including mental health and addictions. The ideal candidate is registered for independent family medicine practice and has experience with diverse patient needs. Flexible hours are available upon request.

Qualifications

• Registered for Independent Practice in Family Medicine with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Experience in addictions treatment (methadone/suboxone).
• Experience treating patients from marginalized and diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care medical services to diverse populations.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnose injuries and mental illness.
• Collaborate with health team leads, specialists, and community health providers.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with health teams

Mental health treatment

Addictions treatment

Education

Registered for Independent Practice in Family Medicine

Job description

Position Overview

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

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 will include performing physical examinations, review and document health records, diagnose and treat chronic and acute injuries and mental illness. A focus on collaboration with health team leads, specialists and community health providers is key in this role. Your knowledge will contribute to evolving healthcare best practices.

We are seeking someone who can work a minimum of 2 clinics (4 hours each) each week (weekday and weekend clinics available), plus an on-call rotation (approximately once every 4 or 5 weeks). Additional clinics available up to full-time hours. We can also consider intermittent availability - relief coverage for holidays etc.

Interested in knowing more? Please email Kate Johnston directly at [e-mail].

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
• Physician must be able to provide Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) as per CPSO guidelines.
• Experience in addictions treatment (methadone/suboxone)
• Experience treating patients from marginalized and diverse populations
• Experience treating patients with mental health concerns
• Experience providing urgent or acute care
• Experience managing chronic and complex care
• Experience managing infectious diseases

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to obtain a Ministry of Ontario Security Clearance (which includes a new Vulnerable Sector Police Check)