Family Physician

Family Physician - Geriatric Evaluation and Management Program Vacancy #: 2024-25-270316 Number of Vacancies: 1 Vacancy Opening For: Family Physician Employment Type: Permanent Employment Term: Part Time Posting Date: December 15, 2025 Closing Date: February 19, 2026 0:00 Hours of Work: Hours of work are 0730-1600 Method of Payment: Contract Method of Payment Description: Competitive independent contract at a rate of $223.40 per hour for hours worked. Job Description The Program: There is an exciting opportunity to become involved in the provision of outpatient care to older adults in an interdisciplinary team environment. The Geriatric Evaluation and Management Program assists older adults to optimize independence, functioning and quality of life by assisting them to achieve the higher degree of health that is required to live within the community. The program provides a patient and family centered approach specializing in comprehensive geriatric and interdisciplinary assessment, treatment, care planning, health promotion and rehabilitative therapies to older adults living in the community. Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM) Program services include: Geriatric Day Hospital Geriatric Medicine Clinic Interdisciplinary Memory Clinic Outreach Services The Program allows the physician time to provide quality patient care in a supportive environment. The patient’s team may include Family Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Pharmacy, Recreation Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. Geriatric Medicine and/or Geriatric Psychiatry are available for consult as needed. The Opportunity: We are currently looking for a Family Physician to join our team on a part-time basis working three to five days a week. Our program is currently located at Saskatoon City Hospital but is planned to move location to Market Mall in the coming year. Hours of work are 0730-1600. The position will have responsibility to provide medical care for patients within an interdisciplinary team setting. Our Family Physician are also involved in teaching medical students and Residents. Compensation: Competitive independent contract at a rate of $223.40 per hour for hours worked. It is the responsibility of the physician to pay overhead charges of $54.56/day. Job Qualifications Successful applicants will hold certification or eligibility for certification in Family Medicine with the College of Family Physicians of Canada and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). Candidates must obtain privileges with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to practice family medicine in Saskatoon. Benefits This is an independent contractor position therefore benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate. Additional Information To Apply: 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 candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Interested candidates, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae in confidence to: Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon Saskatchewan Health Authority Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood. #J-18808-Ljbffr