Family Physician - Guelph, Canada - Guelph CHC

Guelph CHC

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PROGRAM AREA:
Primary Health

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
LOCUM, 6 months (March 2024 to September 2024)**
HOURS/WEEK: 35 hours per week**
Our Vision

Guelph CHC will be a leader in engaging the community to eliminate or reduce barriers to well-being resulting in improved health outcomes for all.

Our Mission

We reduce health inequities by providing interprofessional primary health services and community programs, focused on our priority populations, in collaboration with community partners.

Our Values
Innovation
, Accountability
, Person-Centred
, Health Promotion
, Excellence
, Sustainability
, Accessibility

Are you passionate about the Guelph CHC's Vision, Mission and Values and working with our priority populations who are/experience: homelessness or at risk of homelessness, low income, newcomers to Canada with language barriers, moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues, moderate to severe disabilities, without access to primary care, Indigenous community members, LGBTQ2S+ populations, other equity deserving groups, and vulnerable children and their families experiencing violence, family conflict, social isolation and attachment struggles? If you are passionate about Guelph CHC's Vision, Mission, Values and priority populations and meet the below qualifications, we want to hear from you

What is the Guelph CHC?

The Guelph CHC is located in the vibrant city of Guelph, Ontario, and provides primary care services and community health programs using an interdisciplinary, team-based approach.

We have innovative client-centered services delivered by interdisciplinary teams.

Our clinical team consists of family physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered practical nurses, who work collaboratively with allied health workers, including social workers, dietitians, outreach workers, and cultural interpreters.

The Guelph Community Health Centre works within a determinants of health framework which emphasizes health promotion and education, disease prevention, anti-oppression, and recognition of special risk factors (social, physical, psychological, etc.) which may affect the health of clients.

This position is located primarily at the downtown site of the CHC with the possibility of some work from home or offsite time.

Benefits of working at the Guelph CHC:

Flexible work arrangements
Competitive salary
Paid vacation and personal leave
Ongoing professional development support
No office overhead
Supportive clinical environment
Long standing clinical groupbased care team

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive primary care services, including assessment and treatment, preventative care, supportive client counseling, prenatal and neonatal care, and clinical consultation with Nurse Practitioner colleagues
Work within a determinants of health and equity framework which emphasizes health promotion and education, disease prevention and recognizes the special risk factors (social, physical, psychological etc.) may affect the health of clients
Participate in the CHC's on call service as required (consisting of afterhours phone availability in rotation with other physician colleagues) and occasional home visits as necessary
Ensure high quality and safe care is delivered by maintaining complete and accurate medical records, participating in chart reviews and support the implementation of new guidelines and directives
Maintain professional development through continuing education, including CHCsupported Problem Based Learning opportunities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on client care plans

Qualifications:

Licensed Family Physician, as per the requirements of the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, with CCFP certification
Possess or is eligible to obtain required malpractice coverage with CMPA (this coverage is eligible for reimbursement)
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing health care services (e.g. clients experiencing language barriers, mental health concerns, using street drugs etc.)
Previous experience in community health/social services and/or a valuesbased organization is an asset
A demonstrated commitment to health equity and alignment with the CHC model of care
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Ability to work interdependently and respectfully in an interdisciplinary team environment
Identifying as a member of an equity deserving group and/or proficiency in other languages is an asset

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.

If at any stage in the selection process you require special accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screen through their l