Locum physician(s) wanted to join group of experienced family physicians and nurse practitioners in a congenial and supportive work environment.

Join a stimulating group practice where you can:

• Provide a full spectrum of care to a widely varied patient population.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team that provides you with access to dietitians, nurses, nurse practitioners, counselors and other health professionals.
• Enjoy longer appointment times and lower patient volumes that allow you to spend the time to practice medicine the way you always felt it should be.
• Earn a competitive and predictable income from the onset without concern for office overhead or patient volumes.
• Participate in the teaching of medical students and residents

If you are a flexible and innovative family physician with excellent communication skills, able to work well in a team environment and you are looking to enhance the quality of your professional life working in an environment where you are valued and supported, this opportunity is for you!

As a family physician certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and licensed in Ontario, you will want to consider this opportunity.

Education

• Medical degree from an accredited university, with additional certification in Family Medicine.
• License to practice with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Professional Experience

• Three to five years full-time primary care experience; experience in a community-based setting or combination of community and hospital or public health settings, an asset. **New graduates are encouraged to apply.**
• Experience and interest in working with marginalized and diverse clientele, such as low-income, high-needs, newcomer, and a variety of multicultural communities.
• Experience in a non-profit, community-based organization an asset.

Key Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in current physical assessment and treatment methods.
• Ability to apply health promotion concepts, strategies, and philosophy.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant community resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to model “client centred” service delivery.

Linguistic Profile

• This position is not designated under Carlington’s French Language Services Plan
• French  is an asset 
• A third language relevant to our client population is an asset

Personal Suitability

• Sensitivity to the needs of marginalized and diverse clientele.
• Commitment to health promotion concepts, strategies, and philosophy.
• Commitment to community-based health care and social services, and strength-based philosophy and practices.