Family Physician

Position Title: Family Physician
Department: Integrated Health Services
Program: Primary Care
Reporting to: Director, Integrated Healthcare
Pay scale: $135.889 - $159.870/hr
Status: On-call/Relief

Who are we?
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community-based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Job Summary
Works with a multi-disciplinary health team to provide primary care services to individuals and families residing in the PQCHC area using a medical care model which emphasizes a holistic approach of health promotion and client education and encourages clients to take responsibility for their own health.

Job Specific Responsibilities

1. Teamwork and Collaboration:
   - Provides resources and support to program staff pertaining to specific client issues.
   - Provides appropriate support and consultation to other primary care staff.
   - Works within established policies of off-site organizations where staff are housed.
2. Direct Client Service:
   - Provides clinical services to clients, either in the Centre or in the community, taking into account the environmental, social, psychological and medical factors that influence health.
   - Assesses, diagnoses and prescribes treatment to clients, and refers to other resources as appropriate.
   - Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, families and the community.
   - Maintains awareness of current issues and developments in the respective field.
   - Performs health promotion activities on relevant topics.
3. Administration:
   - Maintains complete and accurate medical records for all clients.
   - Maintains current licensing with the appropriate regulatory body.

Qualifications
- Doctorate in family medicine essential.
- One to three years of family practice experience is essential.
- Experience in a community setting desirable.
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
- Technology proficiency – PS suites, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Flexible hours on evenings.
- Vehicle and license requirements – Class G.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Linguistic profile: Bilingual English/French is an asset.
- Other languages an asset.