Family Physician

Vacancy #: Number of Vacancies: 1 Vacancy Opening For: Family Physician Employment Type: Permanent Employment Term: Full Time Posting Date: February 4, 2025 Closing Date: December 31, :59 Practice Type: To be determined Hours of Work: Hour of Work: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (5 days per week), plus inpatient rounds. Return for Service: 3 Method of Payment: Fee-for-Service Job Description The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking one fee-for-service family physician to provide physician services in the Parkland Integrated Health Centre and the Shellbrook Primary Health Care Centre located in the Town of Shellbrook. Nestled in the heart of Saskatchewan's parkland, Shellbrook is a dynamic and growing community with more than 1,400 inhabitants as well as another 9,000 rural and seasonal summer lake county residents in the business catchment area. The Town and Rural surroundings have experienced both population and business growth in the last few years. Shellbrook amenities include a Golf Course, Skating and Curling Rinks, Minor Sports Programs, an outdoor Swimming pool, Theater, several Community Halls and Parks, a strong retail sector and K to 12 Education. There are numerous Regional and Provincial Parks nearby as well as the Prince Albert National Park. Shellbrook is home to an integrated health care facility that opened in 2013. The Parkland Integrated Health Centre houses a 24-hour emergency room, a long-term care facility and a range of community-based and allied health care services which includes Home Care, Public Health, Dietician services as well as Therapies. EMR: Med Access currently used within Shellbrook. Job Duties Examine patients and take their histories Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health Prescribe and administer medications and treatments Provide pre-natal and post-natal care Advise patients on health care Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities Communicate health promotion, disease, illness and accident prevention to patients Perform patient advocacy role Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues Provide emergency care Participate on institutional committees Work Settings: Medical Clinic location to be determined Shellbrook Hospital: Dr. J.L Spencer Drive #100, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Relocation Package Income guarantee provided for the first 6 months of practice. This opportunity is eligible to receive the Rural Physician Incentive Program of up to $200,000 We are pleased to provide a recruitment and relocation incentive of $15,000.00 for 3 years return for service to new physicians. For further details on this incentive, please contact: April Matlock, Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Practitioner Staff Affairs, NE Area Job Qualifications Degree in Medicine Completed Family Medicine Residency training program No experience required, but considered an asset Additional Information Additional Compensation Programs: Rural Emergency Coverage Program (ERCP) on-call stipend Comprehensive Care Bonus How to Apply April Matlock, Practitioner Staff Affairs, North EastEmail: Shellbrook is a rural community in Saskatchewan located 44.5 km (27.7 mi) west of Prince Albert. Shellbrook is a vibrant community that is central to many great parks and lakes. Within 50 km are many regional parks, including Emerald Lake, Memorial Lake and Sturgeon Lake, as well as Prince Albert National Park. #J-18808-Ljbffr