Family Physician

Job Description

Maple Creek has an excellent opportunity for a 2 motivated family physicians to work closely with other health care professionals in Southwest Saskatchewan. This is a contracted position where the physician will join another 2 physicians, as part of a central primary care team to deliver health services to the community and a visiting clinic. Call responsibilities are 1:4 and emergency on-call services are remunerated as per ERCP (Emergency Room Compensation Program) rates set by the Medical Services Branch, Saskatchewan Health.

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
• Regular or Provisional licence with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (or eligible to be licensed)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Recommended - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• 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 SMA provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.

Additional Information

Interested applicants may apply to:
Carrie Cornelson
Practitioner Staff Affairs, Saskatchewan Health Authority
PSA-Southwest@saskhealthauthority.ca.