Family Physician - Geriatric Evaluation and Management Program

Job Description

The Program:There is an exciting opportunity to become involved in the provision of outpatient care to older adults in an interdisciplinary team environment. The Geriatric Evaluation and Management Program assists older adults to optimize independence, functioning and quality of life by assisting them to achieve the higher degree of health that is required to live within the community. The program provides a patient and family centered approach specializing in comprehensive geriatric and interdisciplinary assessment, treatment, care planning, health promotion and rehabilitative therapies to older adults living in the community. Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM) Program services include::

• Geriatric Day Hospital
• Geriatric Medicine Clinic
• Interdisciplinary Memory Clinic
• Outreach Services

The Program allows the physician time to provide quality patient care in a supportive environment. The patient’s team may include Family Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Pharmacy, Recreation Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. Geriatric Medicine and/or Geriatric Psychiatry are available for consult as needed.

The Opportunity: We are currently looking for a Family Physician to join our team on a part-time basis working three to five days a week. Our program is currently located at Saskatoon City Hospital but is planned to move location to Market Mall in the coming year. Hours of work are 0730-1600. The position will have responsibility to provide medical care for patients within an interdisciplinary team setting. Our Family Physician are also involved in teaching medical students and Residents.

Compensation: Competitive independent contract at a rate of $223.40 per hour for hours worked. It is the responsibility of the physician to pay overhead charges of $54.56/day.

Job Qualifications

Successful applicants will hold certification or eligibility for certification in Family Medicine with the College of Family Physicians of Canada and be eligible for licensure with the . Candidates must obtain privileges with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to practice family medicine in Saskatoon.

Benefits

This is an independent contractor position therefore benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate.