Family Physician
Job Details
- Vacancy #:
- 2022-23-172035
- Number of Vacancies:
- 1
- Vacancy Opening For:
- Family Physician
- Employment Type:
- Permanent
- Employment Term:
- Full Time
- Posting Date:
- November 7, 2022
- Closing Date:
- December 31, 2024 23:59
- Practice Type:
- Other
- Practice Size:
- 1,000
- Hours of Work:
- 9am-5pm plus on call
- Return for Service:
- 3
- Method of Payment:
- Fee-for-Service
- Method of Payment Description:
- ER Stabilization Contract
Job Description
There is an attractive opportunity for a full service family physician who will provide clinic care, in-hospital care, ER and obstetrical care, to work with a dynamic family medicine group with a reputation of providing excellent, evidence based, patient-focused care. ER coverage on a rotational basis is required.
The Melfort Hospital is a 31 bed facility providing the areas’ residents with all manners of health care services. Primary acute care and some non-primary acute care services are provided from the Hospital and include Medicine, Obstetrics, Surgery, Outreach, Chemotherapy, High Acuity Unit and Emergency. A wide variety of professional staff is available including a Diabetic Nurse Educator, Mental Health Workers, a General Surgeon, etc. Visiting Consultants and Allied Health Services hold clinics within the facility and Visiting Specialists provide on-site surgery.
Relocation Package
This opportunity is eligible to receive the Rural Physician Incentive Program of up to $200,000!
We are pleased to provide a recruitment and relocation incentive of $15,000.00 for 3 years of return for service to new Physicians to reside in Melfort.
Job Qualifications
Qualified to delivery
Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)and have current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage. A valid Saskatchewan driver's license is also required.
Additional Information
Please direct Inquiries to:
April Matlock, Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Practitioner Staff Affairs, NE Area
Email: april.matlock@saskhealthauthority.ca
Organization & Community
- ORGANIZATION:
- Saskatchewan Health Authority
- COMMUNITY:
- Melfort
- HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
- 1.75
- COMMUNITY WEBSITE:
- https://melfort.ca/
Community Description
Melfort is located approximately 95 km (59 mi) southeast of Prince Albert, 172 km (107 mi) northeast of Saskatoon and 280 km (170 mi) north of Regina. The city of Melfort is surrounded by farmland long famous for its fertile black loam soil and located along the edge of the natural beauty of the Saskatchewan Parklands. An abundance of recreation opportunities for all seasons are just minutes away for swimming, camping, boating, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and downhill skiing.