Physician - General Practitioner

About the role

The Primary Care Physician takes a team approach, a family approach, a community approach. We are seeking dynamic and compassionate Physicians to join our Primary Care Team in Northern Manitoba, dedicated to serving First Nations communities. This multifaceted role combines elements of primary care, community health, public health, chronic disease management, pediatrics, emergency medicine, mental health, child & maternal health, and geriatric care. The ideal candidates will possess strong clinical skills and a deep commitment to anti-racism and trauma informed care in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Take a team approach, a family approach, a community approach.
• Combine elements of primary care, community health, public health, chronic disease management, pediatrics, emergency medicine, mental health, child & maternal health, and geriatric care.
• Work with Physicians Assistants (PA), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Clinical Assistants (Cl.A), Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists (RT), Paramedics and supporting advanced scope of practice for all clinicians.
• Advocate for innovative primary care models that address the unique needs of northern First Nations communities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of general clinical or 5 years clinical experience in Northern First Nations Communities.
• Degree from a recognized post-secondary medical school.
• Strong clinical skills in primary care, emergency medicine, child & maternal health, pediatrics, geriatrics, chronic disease management, and mental health.
• Completion of a +1 in emergency or anesthesia is preferred.
• Completion of a 1-year fellowship in addictions medicine is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capacity in comparable, complex organizations, preferably in rural/remote medicine within fly-in communities.
• Maintain certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP, ALARM and others as determined by KIM Inc.
• Current and maintained CCFP certification is preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with patients and community leaders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to speak one of the Northern First Nations language is desirable.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Practice with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba.
• Proof of CMPA.
• Satisfactory criminal record/vulnerable persons/child abuse registry checks will be required.
• Must be able to travel on occasion, with appropriate notice, by air, land, and boat.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation available.
• Extensive room for career growth.
• On-site parking.
• Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Care and Pension Plan (employee model only).
• 4 weeks’ vacation (employee model only).