Physician

Title Physician (Kingston, ON)

Reports to Clinic Manager

Position Type Permanent; Part-time, 0.6 FTE (21 hours/week)

Salary $248,502.80-292,364.80 annually (based on a 1.0 FTE), or $136.54 -$160.64 per hour includes comprehensive benefits package and HOOPP

Location Street Health Centre, Kingston, ON

**Position Summary**

Working as a leader within a multi-disciplinary team, the physician, using a trauma and violence informed approach, delivers high quality primary care and treatment for individuals with complex addictions and promotes healthy lifestyle choices for clients. The Physician, in partnership with other team members and collaborators, seeks to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate care to all clients as part of their commitment to providing safe, person-centered care

**Client Care**

Provides primary health care to clients, using an approach that is client centred and non-judgmental, and taking into account psychological and

medical risk factors and the social determinants of health.
- Communicates in a manner that can be understood by the client and their

families and other members of the care team.
- Acts as health advocate and make effective use of health care resources

(e.g. consultants, hospital facilities, Telemedicine) to benefit the client.
- As a member of multi-disciplinary team, participates in case consultations,

shared care with allied health professionals and specialists, and other

forms of team-based collaborative care.
- Provides consultation for clients and support to the Primary Health Care
- Provide an innovative and comprehensive array of assessment and treatment to support the recovery of individuals living with complex addiction issues.team, as required.

**Administration**

Contributes to developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating

medical protocols and directives.
- Employs a quality improvement approach to population health efforts and

client care interventions.
- Participates in team meetings, fostering a positive team environment to

support effective communication and shared care.
- Maintains accurate records of client visits and encounters, including phone

encounters, using KCHC’s charting and recording formats.
- Assists in health services planning and programming by participating on

committees, supporting programs, and sharing information about identified

health needs within the community as obtained through client encounters.
- Participates in developing procedures and protocols to improve client

services and staff functioning.

**Organizational Responsibilities**
- Complies with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws.
- Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact

of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
- Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and

Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and

practicing inclusion.
- Supervision of medical residents.
- Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs.
- Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.
- On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required.

Basic Education and Experience Requirements
- Certification in Family Medicine by the College of Family Physicians (CCFP).
- Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is in good standing.
- Three years’ experience providing primary care and experience working in a community health

setting - strong asset.
- Experience providing addictions and mental health care (asset).
- Experience with Quality Improvement (asset).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of management of clients with addictions and mental health diagnosis.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with communities impacted by the social determinants of

health.
- Demonstrated ability working in harm reduction, trauma informed, anti-racist, and decolonizing

environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work respectfully with Indigenous communities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (French language is an asset).
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis and ability to meet the physical demands of

the position.
- Excellent organizational skills and above average attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage marginalized clients, and a commitment to being

a team player.

Electronic Medical Record software (PS Suite preferred).

Organizational Competencies: Accountability, Client Focus, Collaboration, Continuous Learning

Position Competencies: Communication, Knowledge/Professional/Technical Expertise, Negotiation,

Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management.

Other Requirements
- CMPA (or equivalent) malpractice insurance.
- Current and satisfactory Criminal and Vulnerable Persons Check.