Family Physician

Job Description

We are currently looking for family physicians and family physicians with enhanced surgical skills/obstetrics/anesthesia who are interested in rural medicine to join the Meadow Lake physician group at the Meadow Lake Primary Health Care Centre. We welcome new graduates to join us. We are a group of 12 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) physicians who provide comprehensive care to Meadow Lake, Loon Lake, Goodsoil and surrounding area. Our group is currently looking for physicians who will provide full scope family medicine including primary care clinics, ER call, management of inpatients, an option to include addictions medicine and the option for obstetrics if the applicant is interested. Anticipated call would be 1:5 for ER call and 1:4 for obstetrics call (varying on how many providers are available). We strive to be a very flexible group, with some providers doing more ER call and some doing more clinic time based on their interests. We have a blended payment model which includes an hourly rate as well as fee for service billing. As a physician group we are engaged in community based medical education for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Local CME opportunities include MoreOB and PBL.

The clinic is a primary care clinic supported by in office RN case managers, chronic disease educators, dietician, pharmacist and a mental health worker. We are blessed with an engaged community and generous Hospital Foundation, and as a result we enjoy the benefits of up to date medical equipment in our modern hospital. We are located 300 km north west of Saskatoon. We are the northern most surgical obstetrics provider in the province. This is an opportunity to provide medicine to an underserved population. A few of our physicians are engaged global health opportunities and as a group we are very supportive of others doing the same. Outside of a rewarding medical practice you have the opportunity to enjoy a five-minute commute, many lakes and trails and endless opportunities for hunting, fishing and camping. Feel free to contact us to discuss specifics of a contract.

Relocation Package

This opportunity is eligible to receive the Rural Physician Incentive Program of up to $200,000! Additional Recruitment and Relocation stipend available from the Saskatchewan Health Authority for 3 years commitment.

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) and have current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage.

Additional Information

Interested applicants may apply to: Cammie Vany, Manager, Practitioner Staff Affairs, Saskatchewan Health Authority at camelia.vany@saskhealthauthority.ca or online at saskdocs.ca