Family Physician (Community Contract)

Job Description

The community of Wynyard is looking for a full time rural family physician to work at the Wynyard Community Clinic, as well as shared call coverage for the emergency department of Wynyard Hospital, the long term care facility, care of inpatients and visiting clinic in Foam Lake 2 - 4 times a month.

The successful candidate must thrive in a collaborative team based setting; with a focus on continuous quality improvement, with a goal of improving care and access for all clients.

Relocation Package

A relocation allowance may be available to the successful candidate from the SHA. A return in service would be required.

This opportunity is also eligible to receive the Rural Physician Incentive Program of up to $200,000! Visit the link for more details.

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 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

Must have experience working in an emergency department

Additional Information

Wynyard is a vibrant community of 1,700 and is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Saskatoon, Regina, and Yorkton.
The Wynyard Community Clinic currently has 5 physicians and 1 Nurse Practitioner. We have a very busy practice that services a large number of communities in our area. Work would include family medicine clinic, work in emergency department at Wynyard Hospital and care of inpatients. All physicians share physician services at the Foam Lake Primary Health Care Clinic and Day Star First Nations Health Clinic.
Town of Wynyard

Contact Information of where to send CV:

paul.lendzyk@saskhealthauthority.ca