Family Physician

Job Description

The community of Estevan, located in Southeast Saskatchewan, is seeking a team orientated and professional family physician to join the health care team. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team providing primary health care services to the community of Estevan and surrounding area, and will work collaboratively with other medical professionals to support the acute care and emergency services in the area.

, located in Estevan, is a fully accredited district hospital which provides the following services: Acute Care, Obstetrics Ward, Operating Room, Emergency Room, Dialysis Ward, full diagnostics including Laboratory, X-Ray, Ultrasound & CT Services.

The is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the educational needs of medical students, residents, nursing staff, and allied health professionals. The successful candidate will be encouraged to become involved in the academic efforts in the Department of Family Medicine in our area.

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This position will remain open until filled and may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Relocation Package

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

The which provides up to $200,000 over five years to family physicians practicing, or returning to practice, in rural and remote communities in Saskatchewan The , which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $3,500 - $7,000

The St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation offers an attractive recruitment package. Details discussed directly with candidates; inquire for details.

Job Qualifications

Certified or eligible to be certified with the Regular or Provisional License with the (or eligible to be licensed) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Recommended - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP Valid driver's license Successful SHA credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector Current coverage Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Benefits

The provides members with various , each with its own criteria and features.

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