Urban Family Physician - Community Health Centre Market Mall

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), Community Health Centre (CHC) in Market Mall serves the Nutana Suburban Centre (SC) neighbourhood and beyond in Saskatoon. The CHC offers a mix of planned appointments, home visits, comprehensive assessments, and quick access care for older adults. Using an integrated approach to addressing the specific needs of our target population, we aim to create a centre of excellence for community-based care of older adults.

The CHC will open 7 days a week, year-round and opened November 1st, 2018.

The physicians at the CHC provide intermediate care for complex or frail older adults (50+ years). Intermediate care is goal-based, time-limited care that aims to promote independence, prevent deterioration, and addresses urgent crises that require increased coordination of healthcare resources.

We are seeking Family Medicine-trained physicians to commence as soon as availability permits. Positions are part-time and up to 0.4 FTE (2 days per week which can be broken into half days). Preference will be given to candidates with experience in geriatric medicine or care of the elderly. The physician will work in a collegial interdisciplinary team-based care environment with home care, geriatric mental health nurses, paramedicine, occupational therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists, recreational therapists and many others. The physician will work in partnership with family physicians and community programs.

Job Qualifications

Successful applicants will be eligible for a provisional or regular license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. Candidates must obtain privileges with the SHA to practice family medicine in Saskatoon.

Additional Information

The City-Saskatoon Shines - With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 340,000+, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, offering non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.

To Apply: 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 candidates, please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to:
Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca