Join Our Dynamic Team at Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo We're Looking for a Family Physician!

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo
Position: Full-Time, Permanent (1.0 FTE) OR potentially Part-Time
Compensation: Competitive pay as per OMA rate
Schedule: Monday to Friday days with one evening per week

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, and more!
• Paid Vacationand Public Holidays
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan(HOOPP)
• Paid Sick Daysand professional development support
• And more!

Are you a compassionate and motivated Family Physician looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community?

Do you want to work with a diverse and dynamic team committed to improving health outcomes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

At Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo (The Health Centre), we provide a range of healthcare services aimed at improving the health and well-being of our community. We focus on providing care to individuals facing health inequities and barriers to accessing essential health services. Our team is made up of Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Medical Secretaries, a Chiropodist, and other healthcare professionals, all working together to make a positive impact.

Why Join Us?

• As a Family Physician, youll work with a wide range of complex cases, offering comprehensive care that goes beyond the traditional family practice. Youll be making a difference for individuals from vulnerable populations!
• You'll be a key part of an interdisciplinary team, working alongside NPs, RNs, RPNs, and more, to ensure clients receive high-quality care.
• You'll be part of an organization committed to reducing health inequities and supporting marginalized communities. Your work will contribute directly to improving social determinants of health like access to food, housing, and mental health resources.
• We value continuous learning and support your growth. With professional development opportunities, regular training, and a culture of collaboration, youll thrive both personally and professionally.
• Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with one evening per week, giving you time for your personal life while making an impact during your work hours.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to complex clients, providing assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and health education as per the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario standards.
• Provide consultation to Nurse Practitioners when needed, ensuring continuity and comprehensive care.
• Collaborate with team members to contribute to the development of medical protocols and health promotion programs.
• Engage in ongoing quality improvement initiatives, and participate in team and staff meetings to help us deliver exceptional care and meet organizational goals.
• Potential to contribute to outreach efforts to support community health and reduce health inequities.
• Participate in research projects and data collection to advance healthcare delivery.

What Were Looking For

• A Medical degree from a recognized university and certification with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Membership in the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
• Experience working with diverse, vulnerable, and complex populations in an inter-disciplinary setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both healthcare professionals and clients.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and MS Office Suite.
• A passion for working to address health disparities and improve access to care.

The Health Centre values the diversity of its staff and welcomes applications from people of all races, ethnicity, religions, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and those with disabilities. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise the recruitment contact noted above so that suitable arrangements can be made. Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment process.

We appreciate all expressions of interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more details or the complete job description, please feel free to contact us.