Family Physician - Enhanced Surgical Skills - Contract

August 15 2024
Expected expiry date: November 30 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts,
Remote
Estevan, SK • Full time

Job Description

The community of Estevan, located in Southeast Saskatchewan, is seeking a Family Medicine physician with enhanced surgical skills to join the team. Scope of practice may include family medicine, inpatient and outpatient care, emergency consults and specialist on-call coverage.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) 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 Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP) 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 SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice full time in the province for extended periods of time ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year.

Job Qualifications

  • Certified or eligible to be certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
  • Regular or Provisional License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) (or eligible to be licensed)
  • Successful completion of an accredited enhanced surgical skills residency program
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Recommended - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful SHA credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector
  • Current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage
  • Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Benefits

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

Additional Information

The SHA supports a shared commitment to a representative workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested applicants can apply online to this posting or contact:

Kayla Brears, Specialist - Recruitment and Retention SE

Saskatchewan Health Authority

Kayla.Brears@saskhealthauthority.ca

For inquiries about licensure please contact:

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan

Email: cpssinfo@cps.sk.ca

Phone: (306) 244-7355

Website: Registration Tabs Landing Page (cps.sk.ca)

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