Family Physician, Locum - Kliniek on Main

Job Description

Kliniek on Main Primary Health Care Clinic in Moose Jaw is looking for a locum family physician to work along side the team to provide temporary locum coverage. This modern, efficient office uses an electronic health record (Med Access) and provides initial comprehensive assessments, care and follow up to Moose Jaw area residents and Newcomers (government-assisted refugees). The Physician may be asked to provide visiting services to nearby Central Butte which includes clinic duties as well as overseeing care of long-term care patients. Physicians have the opportunity for inpatient care for their patients. Night call is required for this position for your inpatients, in a call rotation with your colleagues.

Relocation Package

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a license or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. Preference will be given to University of Saskatchewan graduates and individuals with strong ties to Saskatchewan. This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family-centered care. In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Benefits

The Saskatchewan Medical Association provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.

Additional Information

The Community:

The "Friendly City" of Moose Jaw is the fourth largest city in Saskatchewan; located in the south-central part of the province, along the Trans-Canada Highway. The Regina International Airport is a short 45 minute drive to the east. Moose Jaw, with a population of 34,000, offers excellent public/Catholic/francophone education opportunities and many recreational, cultural and entertainment amenities.

The Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital:

The "Wigmore Hospital" is a brand-new state of the art facility with 72 inpatient beds including an intensive care unit. We provide full obstetrical services, as well as general surgery, gynecology, urology, orthopedics and ophthalmology. Other specialty services available include pediatrics, internal medicine, pathology, radiology (diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, CT, MRI). There is opportunity for participation in teaching through the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine programs.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority:

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely healthcare for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve frontline patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely healthcare, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:

Carrie Cornelson, Practitioner Staff Affairs, Saskatchewan Health Authority, carrie.cornelson@saskhealthauthority.ca