Careers at Western Health

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Job Title:

General Practitioner

Posted Date:

6/20/2022

Closing Date:

12/31/2023

Functional Discipline:

Physician

Job Description

Family Physician (Deer Lake Medical Clinic)
Job Location: Deer Lake
Job Type: Full-time, Salaried
Internal or External: External
Post Date: 2022-06-20
Close Date: Open til filled
Job Category: Medical
Vacancy Number: 2022000845

Permanent Full-time
Locums also available

Western Health, located on the scenic west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking the services of two salaried, Family Physicians to provide out-patient medical care at the Deer Lake Medical Clinic, 20 Farm Rd, Deer Lake, Newfoundland. The positions include clinical and administrative duties involving family practice as part of an interdisciplinary team. The Physicians will provide one (1) evening clinic per week and one (1) weekend clinic per month. The Physicians may be required to provide family practice services at other clinics in the area during temporary absences of other medical staff.

The regional referral centre for Western Health is Western Memorial Regional Hospital, a 171-bed facility that provides services to a population base of approximately 78,000 people. We are affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Medicine and we encourage and support academic interests.

Qualifications Require: Medical Degree, eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) and satisfy credentialing requirements of Western Health's Discipline of Family Practice. Minimum of 2 years wxperience in related work is an asset.

Language of Work: English

Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly plus one (1) evening clinic per week and one (1) weekend clinic per month

Remuneration: The salary scale for Family Physicians ranges from $198,724 to $215,097 as outlined in the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The Department of Health and Community Services in accordance with Provincial Guidelines will officially determine a Physician's step assignment with yearly progression thereafter.

An annual Retention Bonus is offered in accordance with the current MOA. Additional benefits are available.

Deer Lake (https://deerlake.ca/) is a vibrant and active community. Enjoy living in a fabulous setting with exceptional skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking, salmon fishing and much more on the island's beautiful west coast! If you are interested in this position and you are seeking a rewarding career with a high quality of life for you and your family, please respond.

Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

A resume, supporting documentation and the names of three references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.

Interested applicants are asked to apply through eRecruit. Only applications received through eRecruit will be processed. Please visit the Careers page on Western Health's website for more information.

Thank you for your interest with Western Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Recruiter Name: Jodi Dyke, for specific inquiries please contact: medicalservices@westernhealth.nl.ca

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