Family Physician Opportunity in Southwestern Ontario!
Description
JOB / ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
The Chatham-Kent Family Health Team (CKFHT) currently has 6 positions available spread out between our Chatham, Ridgetown, Dresden, Blenheim, and Wallaceburg sites. Physicians would build a roster and absorb unattached patients, or take over a practice if available.
This is a full-time position, 36 to 40 hours per week. Part-time, Casual or Locum work is also available.
Chatham-Kent has approximately 60 family physicians working in Chatham-Kent with 22 working at CKFHT. The Interdisciplinary team at CKFHT consists of the following: NPs, RNs, RPNs, Social Workers, Pharmacist, Chiropodist, Dietitian, Respiratory Therapists, Diabetes Dietitians & Educator, Occupational Therapist, Health Promoter, and Psychotherapists, as well as administrative staff. There is an internal IT team and the EMR is Accuro.
Chatham-Kent is a distributed teaching site for Schulich, and is a Family Medicine Resident Teaching Site. Many education opportunities for physicians are available at the health teams, CKHA, through the CK Task Force and Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team (CKOHT).
Minimum one-year experience.
Education: Doctor of Medicine
License: CCFP / College of Family Physicians Certificate, Licensure by Provincial or Territorial Authorities / Medical Council of Canada
Family physician's primary duties:
- Examining patients and taking their histories
- Order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures
- Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' health
- Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
- Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
- Advise patients on healthcare
- Communicate health promotion/disease prevention to patients
- Provide Counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Compensation would be a combination of Blended Capitation/Fee for Service. Approximately $260,000-$460,000 per year.
Turn-key operation with a fixed overhead per month. The CKFHT will hire and train administrative staff. Your monthly overhead includes: an office, 2 exam rooms with equipment, nurse and administrative staff. Possibly eligible for income stabilization and newcomer stipend of $25,000 for full-time practice as well as substantial private incentives at some locations.
This position is under the Family Health Organization (FHO).
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is a 200 bed community hospital serving the residents of Chatham and rural Kent including Walpole Island and Delaware First Nations. Referral Centres are in Windsor and London.
Chatham-Kent is a safe and beautiful place to live. We offer a variety of competitive housing and rental options, with room to grow. With over 23 unique communities, Chatham-Kent offers a variety of lifestyle options, from downtown living to lakeside escapes. With access to both rural lifestyle and urban amenities, it is a great place to call home.
For information on the communities of Blenheim, Ridgetown, Dresden and Wallaceburg, please go to: VisitCK - Chatham-Kent Tourism.
Chatham-Kent has employment opportunities in the following areas: Management; Business & Finance; Natural & Applied Science; Health Care; Education, Law & Social; Art, Cultural & Recreation; Sales & Service; Trades, Transport, Manufacturing and Utilities. Please go to: Chatham-Kent Jobs to see what jobs are available.
With the access to nature and water there is year-round options for entertainment and recreation. You'll also find a vibrant arts and culture scene with many galleries, theatres, and museums across Chatham-Kent including seasonal farmer markets, events and festivals. From sports and recreation, to pottery classes and galleries, to entertaining nights out at the casino or theatre, Chatham-Kent is home to a range of things to do and see. Things to Do.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Noelle Heyink, Human Resources Manager
CKFHT
20 Emma St., Chatham, ON N7L 5K5
Phone: 519-365-9770 | Fax: 1-866-539-6714
Email: noelle.heyink@ckfht.ca