Family Physician - LOCUM Davidson/Craik

Job Details

Vacancy #:
2024-25-269604
Number of Vacancies:
2
Vacancy Opening For:
Family Physician
Employment Type:
Temporary
Employment Term:
Locum
Posting Date:
March 31, 2025
Closing Date:
July 28, 2025 23:59
Practice Size:
3
Hours of Work:
Clinic days are currently: 5 days a week, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), 8 hours per day (excluding breaks); After hours on-call
Minimum Potential Salary:
$1,592.00
Maximum Potential Salary:
$1,752.00
Method of Payment Description:
  • Daily Rate: $1560-$1752 per 24-hour day. 4-step grid dependent on experience.
  • Emergency Call: In addition to daily rates - Rural Emergency Room coverage program (ERCP) stipend as per the program terms.
  • Job Description

    The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking 2 family physicians to provide locum physician services in the Davidson Primary Care Clinic located in the Town of Davidson.

    The Davidson Primary Care Clinic is connected to the Davidson Health Centre facility and provides a collaborative practice with Craik Primary Care. Both sites are supported by two physicians and one Nurse Practitioner. Emergency Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), as well as lab/x-ray services. Physicians will provide patient care and on call emergency coverage. This Physician will work closely with nurses, and other members of the health care team to meet the specific needs of this community and its surrounding area. Davidson is centrally located between Regina and Saskatoon on Highway 11 and conveniently, just 40 minutes from Lake Diefenbaker and Last Mountain Lake, which makes Davidson the ideal place to live, work and play.

    Relocation Package

    Locum Assignment Rates

    Locum Assignment Compensation Details

    • Daily Rate: $1560-$1752 per 24-hour day. 4-step grid dependent on experience.
    • Emergency Call: In addition to daily rates - Rural Emergency Room coverage program (ERCP) stipend as per the program terms.
    • Accommodations: Provided.
    • Mileage: $0.51/KM for 1 return trip per locum assignment.
    • Travel Time: $20/hour for 1 return trip per locum assignment.

    Job Qualifications

    This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family centered care.

    The candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Successful applicants will be eligible for a provisional or regular licence to practice in Saskatchewan from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. Applicants will also hold ACLS certification.

    In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

    Benefits

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

    Additional Information

    Interested applicants may apply to:
    Carrie Cornelson, Practitioner Staff Affairs, Saskatchewan Health Authority at PSA-Southwest@saskhealthauthority.ca.

    Organization & Community

    Saskatchewan Health Authority Logo
    ORGANIZATION:
    Saskatchewan Health Authority
    COMMUNITY:
    Davidson
    HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
    1
    COMMUNITY WEBSITE:
    http://www.townofdavidson.com/

    Community Description

    It is centrally located between three cities; Saskatoon, Regina and Moose Jaw. The Town of Davidson boasts a variety of attractions such as a Health center/hospital, K-12 school, reverse osmosis water system, vibrant library, new parks, 5 km walking trail, 9 hole grass green golf course, a new swimming pool, mature campground, a beautiful skating and curling rink, as well as our famous 24 foot tall coffee pot.