Family Physician (Contract)
Job Details
- Vacancy #:
- 2024-25-269301
- Number of Vacancies:
- 1
- Vacancy Opening For:
- Family Physician
- Employment Type:
- Permanent
- Employment Term:
- Full Time
- Posting Date:
- November 21, 2024
- Closing Date:
- November 30, 2025 23:59
- Practice Type:
- Primary Care
- Practice Size:
- 2
- Hours of Work:
- Clinic days are currently: 5 days a week, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), 8 hours per day (excluding breaks).
- Minimum Potential Salary:
- $391,237.00
- Maximum Potential Salary:
- $452,949.00
- Method of Payment:
- Contract
- Method of Payment Description:
- 4-step primary health care compensation grid for a 1.0 FTE position inclusive of 220 clinic days per year, ER, and on-call requirements.
- Call Schedule Description:
- 24 hour on call emergency coverage is required in both Carlyle and Arcola for the following services: emergency room, hospital in-patients, home care and long term care residents as well as critical lab values. At present, the on call responsibilities are shared equitably amongst physicians in Carlyle and Arcola.
Job Description
The community of Carlyle is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and patient-focused family medicine physician to join their primary health care team. The successful candidate will provide primary health care services to individuals and families across all ages and backgrounds, from pediatric to geriatric care. You will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing a variety of conditions while fostering strong, long-term relationships with patients. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment.
This position requires providing 24 hour on-call coverage in both Carlyle and Arcola for the following services: emergency room, hospital in-patients, home care and long term care residents as well as critical lab values. Scheduling of these responsibilities will be arranged equitably and collaboratively with the other physicians providing physician and primary health services in Carlyle and Arcola.
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 in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year for fulltime work.
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)
- 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 Saskatchewan Health Authority (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 Saskatchewan Medical Association 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)
Organization & Community
- ORGANIZATION:
- Saskatchewan Health Authority
- COMMUNITY:
- Carlyle
- HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
- 2.5
- COMMUNITY WEBSITE:
- http://townofcarlyle.com/
Community Description
Carlyle is a small town in Southeastern Saskatchewan. Estevan and Weyburn are the closest cities and both are over 100 kilometres away. Regina, the provincial capital, lies 200 km to the north-west. The town is 24 km (15 mi) south of Moose Mountain Provincial Park. This park provides an ideal location for visitors to enjoy camping, swimming, boating, golf, tennis and daily programs. An extensive trail system for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling also runs throughout the park.