Family Medicine - Miramichi

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Join our client in Miramichi, New Brunswick! They are seeking a compassionate and skilled Primary Care Physician to enrich the lives of the residents of Rogersville and its surrounding communities.

At their health center, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute significantly to a community where your work will directly and positively impact the lives of many. You will be joining forces with our existing full-time physician.

The facility operates with the support of dedicated staff, including registered nurses, phlebotomists, and administrative personnel.

The Centre has championed initiatives focusing on wellness, physical activity, healthy eating, and smoke-free living in recent years. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, offering services such as Addiction and Mental Health, Public Health, Dietary Consultation, Smoking Cessation, Speech Therapy, Lab Services, Extra Mural Programs, Diabetic Case Management, and Diabetic Clinics.

This role offers you the chance to engage in diverse clinical duties, contribute to teaching and mentoring in family medicine, and participate actively in our community's health promotion. We are looking for someone who shares our dedication to providing exceptional patient care and is eager to play a pivotal role in the ongoing development of our health services.

Reporting Relationship

The physician reports to the Chief of the Department of Family Medicine or designates for all clinical, quality of care and patient care-related issues and to the Medical Director for contractual and administrative management issues (as applicable).

Employer:

Our client is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families and communities.

They are the largest regional health authority – and one of the largest employers – in New Brunswick, and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to a half a million people.

Job Duties:

· Perform clinical duties including, but not restricted to, seeing and assessing both scheduled and unscheduled patients for routine health and illness care, prescribing treatment, arranging consults, referring to other healthcare professionals as required, and ensuring appropriate follow-up.

·  Teaching responsibilities for family medicine residents and medical students.

·  Teaching responsibilities for nursing and peers as appropriate.

·  Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings. 

·  Participate in departmental and other appropriate committees.

·  Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address staff and patient education needs.

· Practice collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consult with members of other health professions as appropriate.

·  Participate in using departmental and corporate evidence-based rules of practice to ensure that expected standards of care are achieved.

·  Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions.

·  Within the confines of this scope of practice and position description, provide other duties that may arise by circumstance and may be assigned by the Chief of the Department of Family Medicine, the Chief of Staff, Medical Director and/or Vice President of Medical Affairs.

Hours of Work:

Hours of work are normally provided between 0830hrs – 1630hrs Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Service/Department Head.

After-hours and weekend call coverage in coordination with members of the Department.

Remuneration:

Fee for Service

Standard remuneration is Fee-for-Service which is a direct compensation between the physician and Medicare of New Brunswick. On call remuneration is provided. No source deductions can be provided. Option for Salary with Departmental approval. 

Qualifications:

· Must hold a valid license to practice medicine in the Province of New Brunswick.

·  Must be a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.

·  Must have current malpractice insurance from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) or equivalent appropriate to the practice category.

·  Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.

·  Good attendance and work record.

·  Physically able to perform assigned duties.

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

• The government of New Brunswick currently offers a rural recruitment incentive of $100,000 for a 4-year return of service for eligible physicians.
• Relocation incentive of up to $8,000 for eligible physicians. The New Brunswick Medical Society offers a retention program and generous CMPA and CME reimbursements

ABOUT THE FACILITY:

The Hospital is a 161-bed hospital with a full range of primary care and specialty services, including: family medicine, general and orthopedic surgery, internal medicine and intensive care, psychiatry, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, anesthesia, radiology, and pathology.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

The City of Miramichi is a friendly, warm community located along the Miramichi River in northeastern New Brunswick. It offers very affordable housing and cost of living while meeting all your day-to-day needs. Most homes are within a 15-minute commute to the hospital, with family friendly, safe neighbourhoods.

Miramichi boasts excellent outdoor opportunities including boating, golfing, and world-class fishing. There are well-maintained trails for hiking, biking, ATV’ing and snowmobiling. Many festivals are offered throughout the year and there are plenty of community and recreation programs for children and adults.

Interested candidates please contact or send CV to:

Rohini Patel

Physician Recruitment Consultant, New Brunswick Lead

CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.

647-740-5081

www.canamrecruiting.com

rohini@canamrecruiting.ca