WellFort is seeking Primary Care Physicians,

Primary Care Physicians, – Multiple roles (Permanent Position )

WellFort Community Health Services is an innovative community health centre that is embarking on a transformational change to support the population through integrated care services across interprofessional primary care models. We are hiring multiple roles that focus on a number of patient populations across all age spans including within a new neighbourhood primary care network of 7 primary care practices, homeless shelters and community locations serving people experiencing homelessness and our hub locations in Malton and Bramalea. Multiple roles (contract and permanent) and multiple FTE’s are being recruited for. Work in all roles could be across any program among multiple sites within the Central West Ontario Health Team geography. If interested, please identify your FTE availability within your application. Please attach a cover letter and resume outlining your passion and areas of expertise.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Physician provides comprehensive, community-oriented primary health care, which emphasizes accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention, and continuity of care. The Physician functions both independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team through collaboration and medical directives. The Physician will support all quality improvement initiatives, adhere to best practice guidelines, practice from strength based prospective and will. 

ACCOUNTABILITY 

The Physician is accountable to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and other relevant professional bodies for standards of medical practice. 

The Physician will follow the policies, procedures and strategic directions of WellFort Community Health Centre 

The Physician reports to the Manager, Primary Care. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Care: 

• Provides primary care directly, emphasizing accessibility, health promotion, illness and injury prevention and continuity of care in various settings including WellFort’s satellite clinics and over the phone. 
• Interviews (takes history), examines, makes medical assessments, taking into account the social and economic determinants of health. 
• Diagnoses and treats acute conditions. 
• Diagnoses and treats chronic conditions incorporating self-management techniques as appropriate. 
• Provides primary care indirectly by working interactively with nurse practitioners, providing consultation to nurses or other staff, and by developing medical or clinical protocols. 
• Provides on-call coverage on a rotating shared basis with other providers to ensure that medical care can be accessed 24 hours per day throughout the entire year. 
• Maintains hospital privileges, if possible, at a convenient hospital. 
• Participates in case conferences with other providers to ensure coordination of client services. 

Health Promotion & Education: 

• Participates in community outreach, client education and prevention programs. 
• Works collaboratively with staff, external health care providers and partner agencies on projects, health promotion activities, health teaching initiatives, etc. 

Advocacy & Community Development: 

• Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health center and the community. 
• Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the social determinants of health. 

Administration: 

• Provides leadership, supervision, and guidance in the general organization and operation of WellFort’s medical activities. 
• Contributes to the maintenance of client health records, encounter information, correspondence, clinical protocols, and other data to meet the requirements of the Ministry of Health, WellFort, and regulatory bodies. 
• Maintains up to date knowledge and compliance with government guidelines, acts and legislation pertaining to the role or services provided. 

Professional Development: 

• Conducts practice and maintains professional competence according to accepted standards of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 
• Maintains membership in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 
• Joins relevant professional groups to maintain professional linkages and support. 
• Participates in Quality Improvement programs, chart audits and peer audit processes as required. 
• Maintains and develops current professional competency through professional development by ongoing learning, medical education, experience and reflective practice. 
• Participates in educational activities according to the needs of WellFort and personal career goals. 

Research and Teaching: 

• Participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of research studies in consultation with the other staff members. 
• Facilitate clinical placements and contribute to academic partnerships through the supervision and support of medical learners and family practice residents 
• Works with other providers and the leadership team to enable all clinical providers to work to their full scope of practice. 
• Participates in research when opportunities arise. 

Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. 

Contribution to team and WellFort’s activities: 

• Participates in staff meetings and on interdisciplinary teams. 
• Participates in the overall activities of WellFort (e.g.,) in-service training, committees, special events, and shared staff responsibilities. 
• Communicates clearly, listen actively, be open to feedback, handle conflict appropriately, and display sensitivity to others. 
• Collaborates well with others, promotes cooperation and teamwork. 
• Participates in WellFort’s commitment to becoming discrimination-free and an inclusive place that strives to ensure that programs and services are as accessible as possible. 
• Maintains the reputation and confidentiality of WellFort and its clients at all times. 
• Endorses models and promotes a healthy and active lifestyle. 
• Works in a manner that respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals. 
• Works in a manner that reflects WellFort’s mission, values, and service delivery approach. 
• Adheres to all applicable WellFort policies and procedures. 
• Develops and maintains a flexible work schedule that accommodates the needs of the clients, community and WellFort. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Member in good standing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. 
• Experience and/or openness to working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions for reasons such as poverty, discrimination, mental health and substance use issues. 
• Possesses or is eligible to obtain required malpractice coverage with CMPA. 
• A capacity for critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health. 
• Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level. 
• Experience working with confidential and time-sensitive documents and information. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR). 
• Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset. 
• Clinical teaching experience and affiliation with Toronto Metropolitan School of Medicine, or willingness to obtain. 
• Experience or interest in community-based research and community academic partnerships.