Physician

The Niagara Falls Community Health Centre (NFCHC) is a non-profit, community-governed organization dedicated to providing accessible, comprehensive health services at no cost to residents of Niagara Falls. NFCHC offers a wide range of programs including primary care, dental services, mental health counseling, nutrition guidance, occupational therapy, and specialized support for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, refugees, and newcomers. The Centre emphasizes health promotion and community development through free workshops and outreach initiatives designed to address social determinants of health. With a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, NFCHC is committed to empowering individuals and fostering a healthier, more connected community.

**Position Summary**

As a salaried employee, the Physician provides and manages primary care for marginalized clients with varying degrees of social and medical complexities in accordance with the current College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Standards of Practice. The physician's holistic approach to client care utilizes current client education and therapeutic techniques. The Physician collaborates, consults, and participates as an equal multidisciplinary team member (internally and externally). This individual is a natural leader who practices to the full scope of practice, remains informed on evidence-informed practices, has the willingness to participate in quality improvement and research initiatives, completes administrative tasks with the organizational guidelines, and has a constant desire to learn both as an individual and as a collective team.

**Main Responsibilities/Duties**
- Provides client diagnosis, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in person and virtually in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario standards of practice and organizational standards.
- Responsible for building and supporting a team-based patient roster based on Ministry guidelines.
- Delivers care to the full age spectrum of patients and specialized populations that include (but not limited to): trans care, newcomers to Canada, palliative care, victims of human trafficking, etc.
- Practices utilizing a client-centered approach that ensures accessible services and empowers individuals, families, and communities.
- Passion for appreciating the unique approach to delivering service.
- Natural leader in an interdisciplinary team and active participant in collaborative care.
- Responsible for collaborating with all team members in a respectful and professional manner, this includes consultation with any team member that requires it.
- Provide point of care in other community settings as identified by Senior Leadership Team
- Responsible for maintaining high quality standards and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Participate in team meetings, committee work, and community/provincial driven initiatives as appropriate to support both service delivery and organizational goals.
- Act as member of an interdisciplinary team which assists with the development, analysis and implementation of client programming and services to deliver primary care services.
- Provide input for development and implementation of the organization’s programming and services.
- Participate in quality improvement activities as identified by the organization.
- Develop and maintain strong ties to other professionals and community members.
- Work in a manner that demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision, and values.
- Contributes to strategic goals and objectives and values the equality and diversity of the client community and staff.
- Participate in professional development opportunities as identified in the performance management process.
- Required to carry and maintain professional liability insurance.
- Adhere to the expectations of our policies and procedures and operating procedures.
- Work in a safe manner as per relevant health and safety legislation and company policies.
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and other hours as requested by leadership.

**Education and Employment Requirements**

**Education**:

- A medical degree from a recognized university.
- Licensed to practice as per the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
- Registered and in good standing with the CPSO.
- Current professional liability insurance.

**Experience**
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience practicing in a clinical setting or community setting working with marginalized patients preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in providing care to socially and medically complex patients (e.g., multiple chronic conditions, substance misuse, homelessness, newcomers, individuals with mental health, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in collaboration and working within an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience and high proficiency in Electronic Medical Records and the use of virtual care tools, including AI scribing.

**Skills