The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) invites applications from team-oriented Family Physicians to provide Transitional Care (short stay) bed coverage in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.The Physicians provide services for the transitional care units located at Pioneer Lodge (~15 beds) and Moose Jaw Special Care Home (~20 beds).

The physician will be a part of a rotation where a group of physicians will provide approximately 10 hours of physician services per week to the transition bed service. Bed clients.

The Physician is expected to provide all necessary medical care to clients at both locations, including but not limited to:

History and physical assessment with care plan within 72 hours of admission;

In person weekly multidisciplinary rounds at each facility;

Availability to attend to medical needs via phone/fax/in person 7 days/week as needed;

Evolving emergent and non-emergent matters are intended to be managed between the hours of 0700-2000

After hours coverage as required, to be shared with Emergency Department

Opportunity to participate in the development of work standards and quality improvement initiatives

Specialty Type: Family Physician

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain a regular license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan and obtain and maintain membership on the Saskatchewan Health Authority Practitioner Staff.

The successful candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).

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 the provision of high-quality patient and family-centered care.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Preference will also be given to family physicians already practicing in Moose Jaw.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons.

The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.

Additional Information:

For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:

Physician Recruitment Team

Saskatchewan Health Authority

Email: ***@saskhealthauthority.ca (🔒 Premium)