Description
Job Title:
Physician (Regular)
Employment terms:
0.5 FTE – 1.0 FTE (17.5 – 35 Hrs/Week with expectations to work in some evenings until 9 PM and weekends)
Salary range:
$146,122 - $292,245
Expected start date:
ASAP
Reporting to:
Medical Director or Director of Community Health
Locations:
Primary Location: Fairview Health Centre at 5 Fairview Drive
Secondary Location: Flemingdon Health Centre at 10 Gateway Blvd, Health Access Thorncliffe Park (HATP) at 45 Overlea Blvd. and other community sites as required.
Application deadline:
Friday, August 29th at 12:00 pm (noon)
Application Process:
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application online via this link:
www.jobillico.com/en/job-offer/flemingdon-health-centre/physician-regular-fv/16222996
Please include a cover letter and resume in a single file with your name in the file name.
Background: Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC) is an engaged and involved member of some of Toronto’s most dynamic neighborhoods; Flemingdon Park, Fairview and Thorncliffe Park. FHC is a registered charity and an incorporated not-for-profit Community Health Centre (CHC), with a vision of Strong Healthy Communities. Across our three sites, we provide a range of health-related services based on the social determinants of health with extensive community engagement. We are primarily funded through the Ontario Health.
At FHC, we believe that health is much more than just the absence of disease. Our approach to community health encompasses the social determinants of health which includes: education, employment, isolation, food security and social supports, and utilizes a community development model to promote health, prevent disease, and strengthen community capacity. We value health equity, inclusion, community engagement, accountability & transparency, excellence and collaboration & partnerships.
Position Summary:
As part of the Ministry of Health’s efforts to expand access and attachment to primary care, FHC is working with our partners at North York Toronto Health Partners (Ontario Health Team) and the North York Family Practice Network to hire Physicians to work at our FHC Fairview location.
FHC physicians work as part of a community-based interdisciplinary primary health care team to deliver high-quality primary health care services for optimal individual and community health outcomes. The physician role contributes to clients’ health and well-being through skills and activities associated with assessment, prevention, education, rehabilitation and/or therapeutic support services consistent with the standards of care outlined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. We are seeking a physician who is committed to client-centered care, and passionate about working collaboratively to address the social determinants of health, to reduce barriers and improve access to comprehensive health care for clients, targeted community groups and priority populations as identified by the health centre.
Responsibilities include:
Direct Client Care
- Ensures that standards of client care are maintained according to accepted College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario standards and policies of FHC and the Regulated Health Professions Act
- Diagnoses and treats acute and/ or chronic conditions, incorporating health teachings as appropriate
- Utilizes a health promotion approach, addressing determinants of health
- Provides at least 1 evening clinic/week
- Provides Saturday clinic and after-hours medical care for FHC clients in rotation with other MDs and communicates information from on-call cases to appropriate staff
- Makes internal referrals to other FHC staff and community partners as appropriate
- Refers to therapeutic counseling or short-term crisis management when required
- Participates in case conferences with other providers to ensure coordination of services to the client
- Performs virtual consultation, when necessary, which may include assessment and advice
- Performs necessary back-up clinical functions for other clinical staff in their absence
- Incorporates health care advances into practice and bases this practice on the changing demographics and evolving needs of the community
- Performs home visits for homebound clients as necessary
Health Promotion and Education
- Collaborates with one’s service team and other teams across the organization to identify and provide health education to target groups
- Participates in community projects or agency activities as a representative of the Health Centre as needed
- Assists in the development of community outreach programs based on the needs of individuals and the community
- Participates in the development of, and gives support to policies and strategies that are in the interest of public health and recognizes the determinants of health
Organizational Responsibilities
- Teach medical students and residents through the Department of Family and Community Medicine, U of T
- Maintains complete and accurate records sufficient for timely communication with other professionals
- Ensures timely completion of statistical and EHR information, maintaining EHR and relevant computer competency
- Participates in all relevant FHC programs, activities, committees, meetings, professional associations, and workshops as needed
- Contributes to the team’s use of research methodologies and findings in clinical practice, and to planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Ensures client safety
- Performs clinical management tasks in alignment with Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) procedures
Other Requirements
- Maintains current and appropriate college membership as regulated under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
- Maintains malpractice insurance with the Canadian Medical Protective Association
- Maintains continuing medical education (CME) credentials as expected by CPSO and all other required memberships in order to practice
- Maintains up-to-date credentials to supervise Resident Doctors and Medical Students through the department of Family and Community Medicine of U of T and Michael Garron Hospital.
- All other duties as required
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine degree from a recognized university.
- Current registration and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
- Membership and Certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
- Member of Ontario Medical Association (OMA)
- Member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
- One (1) year experience post-medical license
- Experience in primary health care and proficiency in conducting the duties of a primary health care physician
- Commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care, health promotion, harm reduction, social prescribing and community development
- Ability to deal effectively with people experiencing crisis, mental health challenges and/or diverse cultural interpretations of health
- Proficiency in the use of Electronic Medical Record computer technology and various software applications
- Experience teaching through the Department of Family and Community Medicine, UofT considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others
- Ability to work well with other staff to ensure an effective and efficient working environment
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Fluency in a language relevant to the Flemingdon Park community, in addition to English, considered an asset
- Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
- Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment
We encourage applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those selected for an interview will receive an acknowledgement. Please note that a criminal background check (Vulnerable sector) will be conducted for this position. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
