Primary Care Physician

Primary Care Physician (Baawaating Family Health Team)

Location: Batchewana First Nation

Part-Time Contract

Salary: $154.00 per hour to $161.00 per hour

Who you are?  You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in providing health care within an inter-disciplinary team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners and one Indigenous Friendship Centre in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous lead Ontario Health Team in the province by the Ministry of Health.

The opportunity: Under the direction of the Manager of the Baawaating Family Health Team site, the Primary Care Physician is responsible to provide physician services for Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc. under the department of Comprehensive Primary Health Care. The scope of this service is within an inter-disciplinary team to provide primary care to clients and their families within a client-centered care model emphasizing health promotion and client education.

What you need to bring with you:

• Medical degree and rotating internship from a recognized university.
• License to practice from the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Experience in a primary health care setting, First Nation community based is an asset.
• Knowledge and interest in health issues affecting Indigenous people.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care and resources.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle.
• A clear criminal reference check.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of Indigenous cultural values and traditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• A willingness to accept changes in work practices and technology.
• Ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work flexible hours including unplanned overtime.
• Ability to travel frequently.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Salary based on experience.
• Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone).
• All travel expenses covered.
• High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience.
• Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People.

What to expect? Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references our BambooHR link provided.

Posting Deadline: Friday, January 9th, 2025

Thank you to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.