| POSITION DESCRIPTION | Position Title: Physician
Company/Program: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre - Sandwich
Classification: Permanent, Part-Time (14 hours/week)
Date Posted: August 15, 2024
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
This position will support the mission, vision and values of the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre. As part of the Advance Access program, the Physician will:
- Perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment, health education, counselling and other clinical activities according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) standards of practice
- Work collaboratively with other health care providers to provide optimal care for the Centre’s clients, including active collaboration with Nurse Practitioners
- Provide care and treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative means in order to attain/maintain optimal function of the client
- Provide clinical assessments addressing the physical and emotional needs of clients, including those with multiple co-morbid conditions and chronic pain evaluation and management
- Contribute to chart documentation, participate in chart reviews and case conferences and make referrals
- Implement appropriate strategies by working with the inter-professional team using a client-centered approach
- Actively participate in the teaching/learning process with clients, families, students and team members about best practice and evidence-based care
- Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum of one (1) year experience working as a primary care Physician
- Experience in a community health setting or combination of community health and hospital or public health settings
- Strong attention to patient and family-centered care and establishing therapeutic relationships required
- Experience in program and service development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation required
- Demonstrated ability to work in an inter-professional team environment required
- Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills, combined with good analytical, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills
- Evidence of on-going professional development required
- Clean driver’s abstract, current, valid Class “G” Driver’s License and reliable transportation to support travel across Windsor-Essex County and the province, as required
- Bilingual (English/French) language skills an asset.
Education and certificate requirements
- Medical degree from a recognized University
- Member in good standing, or eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
- General license to practice from the CPSO
- Certified Family Physician Certification (CFPC) or equivalent and practical experiences an asset.
TO APPLY
Please email your resume and cover letter to hr@wechc.org. Include the posting number SCHPH24AP in the subject line.
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