The Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres (CKCHC) currently has 1 permanent position available in Chatham with an immediate start date.

These positions will support the mission, vision and values of the CKCHC. The Physician will deliver primary care to clients and participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for the clients and families of the CKCHC. By utilizing skills and bringing a positive outlook and clinical leadership, the Physician will serve various equity-seeking populations who commonly experience barriers accessing healthcare. The Physician will work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of the CKCHC.

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is a 200 bed community hospital serving the residents of Chatham and rural Kent including Walpole Island and Delaware First Nations. Referral Centres are in Windsor and London.

Chatham-Kent is a distributed teaching site for Schulich, and is a Family Medicine Resident Teaching Site. Many education opportunities for physicians are available at the health teams, CKHA, through the CK Task Force and Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team (CKOHT).

Compensation is based on your FTE status as per the current Ministry of Heath approved salary, paid statutory holidays and mandatory participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).  Benefits are offered for physicians employed ≥15hours per week and include paid vacation, sick, personal, wellbeing, bereavement, and education time. The CKCHC covers all overhead expenses and there will be no deductions from your salary for such items as typing of consult letters, overhead costs, or the purchase of equipment and supplies relating to your services provided in the team-based environment.  CKCHC will reimburse you for reasonable expenses you incur while actively carrying out your job duties, provided such expenses are authorized, documented, and submitted in accordance with CKCHC policies. Possibly eligible for a newcomer stipend.

Chatham-Kent is a safe and beautiful place to live. We offer a variety of competitive housing and rental options, with room to grow. With over 23 unique communities, Chatham-Kent offers a variety of lifestyle options, from downtown living to lakeside escapes. With access to both rural lifestyle and urban amenities, it is a great place to call home. Chatham is an exciting mixture of urban and rural offerings that allow you to relax or keep busy at your pleasure. Located between the waters of Lake Erie, and Lake St.Clair it will please both fishing enthusiasts and nature lovers in your family. For information on the communities of Chatham-Kent, please go to: VisitCK - Chatham-Kent Tourism | VisitCK.

 Chatham-Kent has employment opportunities in the following areas: Management; Business & Finance; Natural & Applied Science; Health Care; Education, Law & Social; Art, Cultural & Recreation; Sales & Service; Trades, Transport, Manufacturing and Utilities. Please go to: Chatham-Kent Jobs (chathamkentjobs.com) to see what jobs are available.

 With the access to nature and water there is year-round options for entertainment and recreation. You'll also find a vibrant arts and culture scene with many galleries, theatres, and museums across Chatham-Kent including seasonal farmer markets, events and festivals. From sports and recreation, to pottery classes and galleries, to entertaining nights out at the casino or theatre, Chatham-Kent is home to a range of things to do and see. Things to Do (chatham-kent.ca).

More information on the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres www.ckchc.ca

More information on Community Health Centres https://www.ontario.ca/page/community-health-centres

CKCHC physician recruitment 4 min video https://ckchc.ca/get-involved/join-our-team/

http://www.physicianswantedck.com

Contact Information:

Human Resources – Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres

150 Richmond St., Chatham, ON N7M 1N9

Phone: ***-***-**** (🔒 Premium) Extension 139 | Fax: ***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)

Email: ***@ckchc.ca (🔒 Premium)