Description
Are you a knowledgeable, driven practitioner who is passionate about making a tangible difference? We are looking for a Family Physician to join the SOAHAC team at our Waterloo-Wellington site located in Chippewa. Reporting to the Integrated Care Manager in Chippewa, the Family Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centered Primary Care which emphasizes accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention and continuity of care for Indigenous people living off-reserve and surrounding First Nations communities. The physician provides care to individuals across the life span, promoting a wholistic approach to assist individuals, families and groups to achieve an optimal state of health and well-being. The Physician works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including mental health and traditional healing services and provides consultation to the Nurse Practitioners as needed.
Why work with us?
- Make an Impact: Your work will amplify SOAHAC's mission, ensuring that Indigenous communities have access to vital, wholistic health services.
- Innovative and Collaborative Environment: Work in a multidisciplinary setting that values the exchange of ideas, innovation, and collective learning.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from meaningful professional development opportunities in a culturally rich environment that supports your career aspirations.
- Supportive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive pay, a supportive benefits package, and meaningful time off to ensure your personal well-being.
What we're looking for:
- Experience: Medical Degree and current license to practice medicine in the province of Ontario.
- Indigenous Cultural Knowledge and Understanding: Knowledge of the legacy of residential schools, colonization, assimilation, and the impacts of such history on the health of individuals.
- Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness: A genuine respect for Indigenous cultures and practices, with an openness to learning and engaging with Indigenous communities.
- Possess and thorough understanding of the social/societal determinants of health of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
What you'll do:
- Primary Care: Provide comprehensive primary care services to clients of all ages, including primary prevention, health education, comprehensive physical exams, chronic disease management, antenatal care, palliative care and acute/episodic visits.
- Social Determinants of Health: Work within a social determinants of health framework which emphasizes health promotion and education, disease prevention and recognizes the special risk factors (social, physical, psychological etc.) which may affect the health of clients.
- Advocacy Community Outreach: Advocate on behalf of clients with regards to equitable access to traditional healing and western health services.
What we offer:
- Cultural and Personal Development: SOAHAC offers a culturally supportive environment where personal and professional growth is encouraged.
- Supportive Work Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and shared success.
- Inclusive Employment Practices: SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous communities, amplify a message that matters, and be part of a team driving lasting change, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with SOAHAC.