The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre (GBACHC) is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and motivated locum family physician to join our interdisciplinary primary care team on a full-time basis.

At the GBACHC, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of the people in our communities through accessible, inclusive, and equity-focused care that addresses the social determinants that impact health and is informed by the voices of the communities we serve. We focus on delivering comprehensive, person-centred care through teamwork, community growth, and strategic population planning.

Position Summary

Working with the interdisciplinary team, the locum family physician will assist with health promotion, illness prevention and treatment, health education, awareness, counselling and education. The physician will also provide a full range of primary health care interventions.

Employment Details

• Position Type: Full-time locum
• Location: Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre – Grand Bend and Hensall sites
• Hourly Rate: $170.24 per hour

Qualifications

• Current registration and in good standing as a physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Primary care, community health, hospital, or public health experience; primary care experience is an asset
• Knowledge and experience related to mental health, addictions, and chronic disease management are considered assets
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, and ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Strong computer skills and experience with electronic medical records; PS Suite EMR experience and familiarity with local resources are assets

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Professional Practice

• Manage patient same-day and booked visits
• Work collaboratively with the health promotion team in the design and implementation of services and programs to address the social determinants of health
• Responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education and counselling, and other clinical activities according to CPSO standards of practice for physicians
• Provide harm reduction strategies that support a balanced state of well-being among patients
• Participate in case conferences with other providers to ensure coordination of services to the patient
• Maintain a level of care that meets wholistic and ethical standards based on CPSO requirements
• Provide most responsible provider cross coverage within the primary care team
• Strictly adhere to the confidentiality and privacy policies and all other policies and procedures of the GBACHC
• Ensure that effective and efficient use is made of all resources available to the GBACHC to respond to the health and wellness needs of the community, including internal referrals to other staff and programs as appropriate
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position

Why practice at the GBACHC?

• Hourly-rate compensation, with no requirement to bill OHIP
• Longer appointment times that support comprehensive, patient-centred care
• A supportive allied health team and health promotion staff
• Collaborative and supportive physician colleagues

Working Conditions

• This role is based in a standard office and clinical environment at the Grand Bend and Hensall sites
• Flexible scheduling is required to meet organizational and patient needs
• Physical Demand: Long periods of sitting at a computer, typing, some walking, and lifting of some objects up to five pounds