Southwest Area Rural Locums-permanent Positions

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), Southwest Area invites qualified physicians to apply for the position of Southwest Rural Locum. The successful applicants will join the Department of Family Medicine and provide short-term itinerant services which may include: clinic, hospital, on call, long-term care facilities, satellite clinics and other duties as assigned. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team providing primary healthcare services in the southwest area. Benefits of the rural locum program include:

• Competitive daily rate - range is $1400 to $1540 per day
• Signing bonus of $11,000 and contract completion bonus of $10,000 if terms of the agreement are met
• Mileage cost reimbursement
• No office overhead
• Accommodations provided

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). The candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Applicants will also hold ACLS certification and must have currentCanadian Medical Protective Association coverage. Applicants must also have a valid Saskatchewan driver's license.

This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family centered care.

Saskatchewan Health Authority 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; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

The start date for these positions is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Additional Information

The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely healthcare for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve frontline patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely healthcare, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

The SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients. We welcome applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community.