Employer: Chatham-Kent Family Health Team
Locations: Chatham-Kent, Ontario (with locations in Chatham, Blenheim, Ridgetown, Dresden, and Wallaceburg)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Earning Range: $250,000-$430,000

Overview:
Seeking dedicated Family Physicians to join our Chatham-Kent Family Health Team with locations in Chatham, Blenheim, Ridgetown, Dresden, and Wallaceburg, Ontario. The position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and contribute to comprehensive primary care services in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. Join an Interdisciplinary team that consists of the following: NPs, RNs, RPNs, Social Workers, Pharmacist, Chiropodist, Dietitian, Respiratory Therapists, Diabetes Dietitians & Educator, Occupational Therapist, Health Promoter, and Psychotherapists, as well as administrative staff. Physicians would build a roster and absorb unattached patients, or take over a practice if available. The EMR is Accuro.

Job Duties:
• Provide continuous and comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families across all ages, genders, and medical conditions.
• Develop and manage treatment plans for both acute and chronic diseases.
• Educate patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
• Conduct routine check-ups, assessments, and vaccinations.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all patients.

Skills Requirements:
• Certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Registration / Licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ongoing medical education
• Ability to manage a diverse range of health issues in patients of all age groups
• High standards of discipline, punctuality, courtesy, ethics, and compassion

Language of work:
• English

Wage:
Compensation would be blended capitation and payment is through the FHO model. In an FHO model, physicians are paid a flat rate amount for providing medical care for their patients as determined by their age and sex. The amount a family physician can earn is also determined by their roster size and expenses. Possibly eligible for income stabilization and newcomer stipend as well as substantial private incentives at some locations.

Benefits:
• Physician will apply for their own personal and professional benefits through the Ontario Medical Association or insurance provider of choice.

Chatham-Kent Community:
In Chatham-Kent, you will be part of a community-wide team of medical professionals who give their all to provide the best patient-centred care:
• 3 FHO/FHT
• 1 Community Health Centres
• 200 bed hospital
• Hospice, long-term care residences
• Specialists; health system partners
• Teaching opportunities

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 located between the waters of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. 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. For information on the communities of Chatham-Kent, please go to: VisitCK - Chatham-Kent Tourism | VisitCK Chatham-Kent has many employment opportunities in various fields. Please go to: Chatham-Kent Jobs to see what jobs are available. With the access to nature and water there is year-round options for entertainment and recreation. Chatham-Kent is home to a range of things to do and see Things to Do.

Contact Information for Applicants:
Noelle Heyink, Human Resources Mgr.
20 Emma Street Chatham, ON N7L 5K5
Phone: ***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)
Fax: ***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)
Email: ***@ckfht.ca (🔒 Premium)

For information on the communities of Blenheim, Ridgetown, Dresden and Wallaceburg, please go to: VisitCK - Chatham-Kent Tourism | VisitCK.

More information on the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team www.ckfht.ca

More information on Primary Health Care Teams https://www.afhto.ca/what-are-primary-health-care-teams

CKFHT physician recruitment 4 min video http://ckfht.ca/chatham-kent-family-health-team-video/

http://www.physicianswantedck.com