Family Doctor - Locum Position

Foundation Health Canada • Etobicoke, ON

71d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must be licensed by and in good standing with the CPSO
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a community-based organization and working with diverse cultures is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Administrative Time Reduction
• Team-based patient care
• Comprehensive Support
• Modern Facilities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Collaborative Environment
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed