Family Doctor - Locum Position

Job Description

Job DescriptionFamily Doctors/Physicians for Medical Clinic - Locum Role

Credentials: Must be licensed by and in good standing with the CPSO

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Hours

About Us

At Foundation Health, our mission is to modernize Primary Care, and make it one of the most rewarding careers in medicine. We offer a full-practice-management model, ensuring that you'll spend your time seeing patients in a supported and collaborative team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Administrative Time Reduction: We provide a curated technology stack that ensures you have tools that work for you and not the other way around. We are committed to providing you with fully supported technologies that reduce your administrative time.
• Team-based patient care: Our clinics combine Primary Care with home care and Allied Health, centered around the GP and patient care coordinators to provide comprehensive care to our patients to keep them healthier longer, and to help our physicians have the greatest possible impacts on their patients.
• Comprehensive Support: Work with a team that is there to support you; administrative staff hired to optimize your practice, RPN's/RN's to improve patient care and flow in the clinic, referral network designed to provide the best possible care for your patients with the least amount of administrative burden.
• Modern Facilities: Fully equipped examination rooms, on-site pharmacies, diagnostic services (e.g., echocardiograms, Holter monitors), and access to laboratory and medical imaging services.
• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy flexible hours, including options for scheduled appointments, walk-ins, and virtual visits.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a collaborative care setting with knowledgeable administrative staff, ensuring efficient workflow and patient care.

Job Description

As a family physician, you will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare. Your duties include but are not limited to the following:

Primary Care and Patient Management

• Diagnosing and Treating Illnesses: Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions in patients of all ages.
• Preventative Care: Conduct routine check-ups, screenings, and immunizations to prevent illnesses and promote overall health.
• Health Education: Provide advice on diet, exercise, lifestyle, and mental health to encourage healthier living and prevent diseases.
• Patient Monitoring: Follow up on patient progress and adapt treatment plans as necessary.

Medical Procedures

• Basic Procedures: Perform minor surgical procedures, wound care, and other office-based treatments.
• Diagnostic Testing: Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Emergency Care: Provide immediate care for urgent medical issues and stabilize patients before referring to specialists or emergency departments if required.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Referral to Specialists: Coordinate with medical specialists and other healthcare professionals when advanced or specialized care is necessary.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, social workers, and other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care.

Patient Advocacy

• Chronic Disease Management: Help patients manage conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or mental health disorders over time.
• Health System Navigation: Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing resources for medications, treatments, or social services.

Community Health

• Public Health Initiatives: Participate in community health programs and initiatives aimed at addressing public health concerns, such as vaccination campaigns or health awareness drives.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Medical Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Compliance: Adhere to federal, provincial, and territorial healthcare regulations and ethical guidelines.

Patient Relationships

• Building Trust: Develop long-term relationships with patients to foster trust and ensure continuity of care.
• Cultural Competence: Provide culturally sensitive care to diverse populations, respecting individual backgrounds and beliefs.
  

Qualifications

• Certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing medical education and high ethical standards.
• Ability to manage diverse health issues in patients of all age groups.
• Experience in a community-based organization and working with diverse cultures is an asset.

Additional Opportunities

• Professional Growth: Opportunities to work alongside experienced colleagues and specialists, with potential for leadership roles and equity options.
• Community Impact: Be part of a team that values patient care, health promotion, and community health advancements.

Clinic Locations

• 600 The East Mall, Etobicoke