Family Physician (Fee for Service)

Overview

Location: Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Community-based family physician position at Humboldt Medical Clinic. Employment type: Permanent, Full Time. Schedule includes clinic days 5 days per week (Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays) and on-site Emergency Room coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Vacancy #: 2024-25-270059 | Number of Vacancies: 1 | Vacancy Opening For: Family Physician | Posting Date: October 8, 2025 | Closing Date: March 31, 2026.

Hours of Work: Clinic days are 5 days a week, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), 8 hours per day (excluding breaks). On-site Emergency Room coverage is required 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Job Description

The community of Humboldt, located in Southeast Saskatchewan, is seeking a team oriented and professional family physician to join the Humboldt Medical Clinic. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team providing primary health care services to the community of Humboldt and surrounding area and will work collaboratively with other medical professionals to support the acute care and emergency services in the area.

The Humboldt District Health Complex provides a wide variety of services including obstetrics, coronary care, OR, diagnostics, and 24 hour on site emergency care. Physicians working in Humboldt will participate in providing on-site ER coverage (currently 1:14) which is remunerated through the Rural Emergency Room Agreement for Services.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the educational needs of medical students, residents, nursing staff and allied health professionals. The successful candidate will be encouraged to become involved in the academic efforts in the Department of Family Medicine in our area.

This position will remain open until filled and may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Relocation Package

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

• The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year for full-time work.

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

SHA 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; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply online to this posting or contact:

Gail Ewen, Office Manager - Humboldt Medical Clinic

Shauna Bauman, Specialist – Recruitment and Retention SE

For inquiries about licensure please contact:

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan

Humboldt is a city in the province of Saskatchewan located 113 km east of Saskatoon. Humboldt offers big-city amenities with small-town charm.