Family Physician

at  HealthCaringKW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Family Physician works to their full scope of practice as a member of the interdisciplinary team that supports the provision of primary care for a wide range of complex clients.
The Family Physician actively support the work of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) by providing consultation services related to client issues that are beyond an NP’s scope of practice. Administrative duties include the normal functions related to charting, reviewing labs, prescription renewals, etc. Physicians and NPs support each other by reviewing labs and other reports when a colleague is away.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical degree from a recognized university
• CFPC Certification or equivalent practical experience
• General license to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Membership in the Ontario Medical Association (OMA)
• Membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Demonstrated experience with vulnerable, complex populations
• Demonstrated experience working in an inter-disciplinary teamwork environment
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with culturally and economically diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally
• Competency in MS Office Suite programs and electronic medical records systems
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Health Centre.
• 2-Factor Authentication for Outlook is App based (Microsoft Authenticator Application) and used to ensure the security of our online accounts. 2-FA requires the use of a personal mobile device with a recent operating system.
• The Health Centre requires that all staff be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 at the time of hire and maintain vaccination ongoing as boosters become available. Official proof of Covid-19 vaccination status is a mandatory requirement unless an exemption document is provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other medical functions as required according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario standard of practice.
• Provide consultation services to Nurse Practitioners upon request.
• Contribute to chart documentation and participate in chart reviews and case conferences.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of medical protocols and directives.
• Participate in organizational and clinical specific training.
• As required, participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health promotion/disease prevention programs for individuals and client populations as determined by the Health Centre.
• As required, participate in team and staff meetings and other meetings and committee work as appropriate to support both service delivery and organizational goals.
• Work during both regular and extended hours (evenings/weekends) and in locations within Kitchener as determined by the Health Centre. Participate in the Centre’s on-call service as required.
• Work from a Social Determinants of Health perspective to improve health outcomes for individual clients and/or for the development of community health and well-being, and to reduce health inequities.
• Work individually and collaboratively in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives and activities.
• Work in a manner that preserves privacy and confidentiality.
• Work in a manner that ensures client safety and minimizes risk to clients, volunteers and the Health Centre.
• Work in a manner consistent with the Health Centre’s Vision, Mission and Values.
• Work in a manner consistent with the Health Centre’s policy and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all processes and practices.
• Work in a manner that demonstrates self-reflection and personal accountability for work performance.
• Collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information as required.
• Participate in research as determined by the Health Centre.
• Adhere to all Health Centre policies.
• Adhere to appropriate infection control practices including those related to Covid -19.

Maintain status of fully vaccinated for Covid-19, including boosters as they become available – or exemption documentation if appropriate.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

This role may include Outreach.