Family Physican (Contract)

Job Description

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

St. Peter's Hospital in Melville is a fully accredited district hospital which provides the following services : Emergency room, Acute Care, Chemo outreach, Lab, Radiology, Spiritual care, Social Work, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy.

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 which provides up to $200,000 over five years to family physicians practicing, or returning to practice, in rural and remote communities in Saskatchewan
• The , which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year for fulltime work.

Additional community incentives may be available and will be discussed with the applicant

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family centered care.

Benefits

The SMA provides members with various , each with its own criteria and features.