Family Physician Rural Locum - Se (Contract)
Job Description
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a full-time rural locum family physician to provide services to various sites across the Southeast (SE) part of the province. This position will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to travel to different communities in the SE to assist and sustain rural communities experiencing short and long-term physician disruptions. The successful candidate will provide a full scope of services including but not limited to clinic, emergency room, on-call, LTC, inpatient, rounding, etc.
The full-time contract position is based on 160 days of service per contract year with a daily rate from $1,560 - $1,716 (4-step grid dependent on experience). Effective April 1, 2025 the daily rates will increase to $1,593 - $1,752. Travel time will be paid at a rate of $20/hour and mileage at a rate of $0.51/km per 1 round trip for each locum assignment. Accommodations are provided when the locum is away from home.
The successful candidate is eligible for an initial signing bonus of $11,000 and an end bonus of $10,000 upon signing a 12-month full-time (160 days) rural locum contract.
While working as a rural locum, physicians can enter into other contractual agreements provided they do not interfere or conflict with the provision of physician services in accordance with the rural locum agreement
This position will remain posted until filled and may be filled prior to the posted closing date.
Relocation Package
The successful candidate may be eligible for:
- Initial signing bonus of $11,000 and end bonus of $10,000 upon signing a 12 month full-time contract
- The Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP) which provides up to $200,000 over five years to family physicians practicing, or returning to practice, in rural and remote communities in Saskatchewan
- The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year for fulltime work.
Job Qualifications
The successful candiate must be willing to travel to various rural sites across the South East, have a valid driver's license and a reliable mode of transportation in addition to the following:
- Certified or eligible to be certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada
- Regular or provisional licence with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (or eligible to be licensed)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Recommended - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Valid driver's licence
- Successful SHA credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector
- Current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada
Benefits
The SMA provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.
Additional Information
The SHA supports a shared commitment to a representative workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Interested applicants can apply online to this posting or contact:
Kayla Brears, Specialist - Recruitment and Retention SE
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Kayla.Brears@saskhealthauthority.ca
For inquiries about licensure please contact:
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
Email: cpssinfo@cps.sk.ca
Phone: (306) 244-7355