Primary Care Physician

Regent Park Community Health Centre; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic community-based health centre in Toronto seeks a Primary Care Physician to improve health outcomes in the Regent Park community. The role involves providing comprehensive medical care, advocacy, and community engagement within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have a medical license, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to client-centered care. This is a one-year contract position with an hourly rate of $160.64, plus benefits.

Benefits

HOOPP Pension

Qualifications

• Experience working in community primary care settings.
• Knowledge of the Health care system and community resources.
• Understanding of Anti-oppression principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides family-oriented medical care in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintains accurate records and provides supportive counseling.
• Participates in outreach and community development activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Advocacy

Client-Centered Care

Education

Medical License

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

• Hourly Rate: $160.64, plus benefits including HOOPP pension
• One Year Contract position until July 31, 2026 – 32 hours per week

We are a dynamic community-based health centre promoting social justice and health equity in the Regent Park neighbourhood and Downtown East area of Toronto. We operate out of several locations and provide a wide variety of services including: primary health care, chiropody, physiotherapy, health promotion, social work, community health, immigrant and refugee services, harm reduction and homeless programs, addiction and recovery services, Pathways to Education, infant and child development programs, parenting programs, and youth employment services.

The Primary Care Physician’s purpose is to improve the health of members of the Regent Park Community and to assist in fulfilling the Centre's mission statement. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Primary Care Physician serves a low income, diversified, multi-cultural, inner-city community using a wide variety of methods including direct patient care, advocacy, health promotion and community development.

Responsibilities Include:

Provides family oriented medical care in a multi-disciplinary team, on or off site by:

Examining, assessing and treating patients.

Maintaining accurate records.

Providing supportive counselling and crisis intervention.

Teaching on health and lifestyle matters in a non-judgmental manner.

Referring to specialists, hospitals or other agencies as required.

Advocating for patients with other medical workers, agencies or institutions.

Providing after-hours medical care for RPCHC clients in rotation with other MDs.

Ensuring standards of patient care are maintained according to accepted medical standards and RPCHC policy.

Maintains an active role in outreach and community development activities by:

Participating in other RPCHC programs and projects as appropriate.

Participating in other community projects or agency activities as a medical representative of RPCHC.

Advocating on health and related matters for the community as appropriate.

Participates in the educational component of Primary Health Care by supervising and evaluating Health Science students with other members of the Clinical Team.

Assists with the administrative tasks of RPCHC and the Primary Care Team by:

Participating in data collection and analysis and on-going monitoring and evaluation of RPCHC programs for various purposes (e.g. program planning, research, etc.).

Participating in planning and evaluation of RPCHC programs and activities.

Medical license and current registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Knowledge of the Health care system, social determinants of health and community resources.

Understanding of the patient as an individual and as a member of the community.

Demonstrated commitment to client-centered, community-based care.

Experience working in community primary care settings.

Experience in, or a strong desire to build a practice in, working with people who use substances.

Experience using electronic medical records (Nightingale or PS Suites an asset.

Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Demonstrated experience in program planning, research and evaluation.

Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams.

Understanding of Anti-oppression principles.

Ability to work effectively with people of various cultural, age and economic backgrounds.

Knowledge of the Regent Park community and a second language are assets.

• Must be fully vaccinated for the protection of clients and staff

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RPCHC is committed to developing an inclusive, selection process and work environment. If contacted, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during the interview process.

Regent Park CHC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. Applications are encouraged from qualified individuals who are Indigenous people, members of racialized communities, individuals of diverse sexual orientation and gender identification, persons with disabilities and others protected under the Human Rights Code as well as individuals with lived experience in the Regent Park community.