Family Physician (Contract)

Job Description

The community of Carlyle is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and patient-focused family medicine physician to join their primary health care team. The successful candidate will provide primary health care services to individuals and families across all ages and backgrounds, from pediatric to geriatric care. You will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing a variety of conditions while fostering strong, long-term relationships with patients. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

This position requires providing 24 hour on-call coverage in both Carlyle and Arcola for the following services: emergency room, hospital in-patients, home care and long term care residents as well as critical lab values. Scheduling of these responsibilities will be arranged equitably and collaboratively with the other physicians providing physician and primary health services in Carlyle and Arcola.

This position will remain open until filled and may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Relocation Package

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

• The Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP) which provides up to $200,000 over five years to family physicians practicing, or returning to practice, in rural and remote communities in Saskatchewan
• The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $3,500 - $7,000

Job Qualifications

• Certified or eligible to be certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Regular or Provisional License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) (or eligible to be licensed)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Recommended - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Valid driver's license
• Successful Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector
• Current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Benefits

The Saskatchewan Medical Association provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.

Additional Information

The SHA supports a shared commitment to a representative workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested applicants can apply online to this posting or contact:

Kayla Brears, Specialist - Recruitment and Retention SE

Saskatchewan Health Authority

Kayla.Brears@saskhealthauthority.ca

For inquiries about licensure please contact:

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan

Email: cpssinfo@cps.sk.ca

Phone: (306) 244-7355

Website: Registration Tabs Landing Page (cps.sk.ca)