Family Physician
About the role
Position Title: Family Physician
Pay scale: $135.889 - $159.870/hr
Reports to: Director, Integrated Healthcare
Department: Integrated Healthcare
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Employment Type: Temporary Part-time, 17.5 hrs/week - 1 year contract
Who are we?
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
Job Summary
Works with a multi-disciplinary health team to provide primary care services to individuals and families residing in the PQCHC area using a medical care model which emphasizes a holistic approach of health promotion and client education and encourages clients to take responsibility for their own health.
Job Specific Responsibilities
Teamwork and Collaboration:
- Provides resources and support to program staff pertaining to specific client issues.
- Provides appropriate support and consultation to other primary care staff.
- Works within established policies of off-site organizations where staff are housed.
Direct Client Service:
- Provides clinical services to clients, either in the Centre or in the community, taking into account the environmental, social, psychological and medical factors that influence health.
- Assesses, diagnoses and prescribes treatment to clients, and refers to other resources as appropriate.
- Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, families and the community.
- Maintains awareness of current issues and developments in the respective field.
- Performs health promotion activities on relevant topics.
Administration:
- Maintains complete and accurate medical records for all clients.
- Maintains current licensing with the appropriate regulatory body.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in family medicine essential.
- One to three years of family practice experience is essential.
- Experience in a community setting desirable.
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
- Technology proficiency – PS suites, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Flexible hours on evenings
- Vehicle and license requirements – Class G.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Linguistic profile: Bilingual English/French is an asset.
- Other languages an asset.
About Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
Our Beginning:
Founded by community members in 1979, we are one of about 60 non-profit community health centers across Ontario. We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 12 community members elected at our annual meeting.
Growing With Our Community:
In 1979 we opened our doors with 4 staff. Today, we have over 347 full and part time employees serving our local community and over 400 volunteers.
Mission:
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. We offer services in both official languages in designated programs.
Vision:
Together we seek to build a safe, just and healthy community for all.
Family Physician
About the role
Position Title: Family Physician
Pay scale: $135.889 - $159.870/hr
Reports to: Director, Integrated Healthcare
Department: Integrated Healthcare
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Employment Type: Temporary Part-time, 17.5 hrs/week - 1 year contract
Who are we?
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
Job Summary
Works with a multi-disciplinary health team to provide primary care services to individuals and families residing in the PQCHC area using a medical care model which emphasizes a holistic approach of health promotion and client education and encourages clients to take responsibility for their own health.
Job Specific Responsibilities
Teamwork and Collaboration:
- Provides resources and support to program staff pertaining to specific client issues.
- Provides appropriate support and consultation to other primary care staff.
- Works within established policies of off-site organizations where staff are housed.
Direct Client Service:
- Provides clinical services to clients, either in the Centre or in the community, taking into account the environmental, social, psychological and medical factors that influence health.
- Assesses, diagnoses and prescribes treatment to clients, and refers to other resources as appropriate.
- Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, families and the community.
- Maintains awareness of current issues and developments in the respective field.
- Performs health promotion activities on relevant topics.
Administration:
- Maintains complete and accurate medical records for all clients.
- Maintains current licensing with the appropriate regulatory body.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in family medicine essential.
- One to three years of family practice experience is essential.
- Experience in a community setting desirable.
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
- Technology proficiency – PS suites, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Flexible hours on evenings
- Vehicle and license requirements – Class G.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Linguistic profile: Bilingual English/French is an asset.
- Other languages an asset.
About Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
Our Beginning:
Founded by community members in 1979, we are one of about 60 non-profit community health centers across Ontario. We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 12 community members elected at our annual meeting.
Growing With Our Community:
In 1979 we opened our doors with 4 staff. Today, we have over 347 full and part time employees serving our local community and over 400 volunteers.
Mission:
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. We offer services in both official languages in designated programs.
Vision:
Together we seek to build a safe, just and healthy community for all.