Physician

Sandy Hill Community Health Centre•Ottawa, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are an established Community Health Centre in downtown Ottawa, providing family medicine to a diverse population. In this dynamic environment, you will work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, chiropodists, dietitians, health educators, and other health professionals. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to our community. We are seeking a family physician certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and licensed to practice in Ontario, who is looking to join a collegial and supportive practice. This newly created position plays a key role in onboarding and rostering new patients to the clinic, directly supporting the government’s priority to improve access to primary care. In its first year, the role will focus on attaching a significant number of patients to care, with the goal of integrating them into an ongoing, team-based model within our interdisciplinary practice.

Requirements

Medical degree and family medicine residency from a recognized university
CCFP Certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
License to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
French (oral expression): Advanced +
French (oral comprehension): Superior
French (reading comprehension): Advanced +
Fluency in English, both oral and written
Three to five years’ experience in a community-based primary care setting
Strong interpersonal skills
Commitment to and knowledge of community-based healthcare
Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative care model
Sensitive to the healthcare needs of diverse communities
Sound judgment
Membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association

Responsibilities

Work with clients to help them achieve desired health goals.
Maintain the licensing and regulatory requirements of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario as the professional governing body.