Job Description

About Us:

Vibrant Community Health ("Vibrant") is driven by a strong commitment to community and a client-centred approach that aims to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for individuals living in North Toronto, especially those who are vulnerable and face complex challenges and systemic barriers to care such as individuals living withphysical disabilities, social isolation, members of racialized communities and older adults.

Located in a restored, accessible heritage building at the heart of Yonge & Eglinton, Vibrant offers a welcoming and inclusive workplace where your work has purpose and your impact is felt throughout the community. ?

Position Overview:

Under the strategic direction of the Manager, Health Services, the Primary Care Physician (Physician) functions interdependently with staff to provide shared, client-centered care that emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and client education. The Primary Care Physician collaborates with Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health Providers, and community-based services and agencies to provide primary health care for our clients. The Primary Care Physician practices according to the Standards of Practice of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and to guidelines and policies established at Vibrant.

In collaboration with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Department of Family and Community Medicine, we are looking for a Physician with an interest in medical education. This position will include regular supervision of residents and medical students.

In this role, you would contribute to an integrated team-based model focused on creating impactful care pathways and setting new standards in client care. You will be pivotal in fostering an inclusive healthcare setting where equity-deserving people, including people with physical disabilities, older adults and people who use drugs experience the highest quality access to care. By joining us, you will be part of a continually improving, supportive, and collaborative ecosystem that prioritizes clinical professional growth and development. Together, we aim to address our community's healthcare needs and advocate for systemic changes that promote health equity and inclusivity.

Summary of Duties:

Assumes the primary care provider role in areas of acute and chronic disease prevention and management, consulting with the interprofessional team when necessary. Performs assessment, diagnosis, counselling, screening, referral, education, treatment and other medical functions as required according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario standards of practice. Provides primary care to the general community with an emphasis on Vibrant Community Health's priority populations Maintains complete and accurate records of client visits including the data required by the Ministry of Health, utilizing the electronic health record Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and health promotion services as necessary and consult as required with Nurse Practitioners to enable them to work within their full scope of practice Ensures complete and up to date documentation of medical records including various performance indicators in accordance with the organization's funder agreements Contributes to chart documentation and data entry, and participate in chart reviews, case conferences and make referrals Participates in the supervision and education of medical students Continues to improve professional knowledge, develop skills and remain up to date concerning current trends, especially related to Vibrant Community Health priority populations Participates in staff, team and committee meetings, reviews and other activities related to the organization Ensures that laboratory procedural forms are filled out correctly and that specimens are procured and handled properly Works in alignment with the organization's strategic plan

Qualifications/Skills:

License to practice medicine and membership in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) Doctor of Medicine degree from a recognized university 3 to 5 years' experience in a primary care setting, community based preferred Eligible for academic appointment at the University of Toronto Department of Family and Community Medicine Experience working with seniors and/or people with physical disabilities an asset Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment Understanding of the social, environmental and economic determinants of health Knowledge of harm reduction practices and Independent Living philosophy considered an asset Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, including experience using Electronic Health Record Systems (EHRs) Experience using PS Suite is an asset Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with our diverse clientele and across all levels of the organization
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $141.04-$161.47 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person