Family Physicians – Community Health Clinic bei Oakvalleyhealth

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
 

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

We are currently seeking Family Physicians to join our interprofessional team at the Community Health Care Clinic (CHC) in Stouffville, Ontario, a partnership with the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (EYRND OHT) and Oak Valley Health (OVH). Our CHC provides episodic urgent care and a full scope of primary care services for both adults and paediatrics.

The ideal Family Physician(s) is a dedicated and compassionate clinician who is passionate about primary care and community medicine. As part of our collaborative team, you will provide primary care to patients and families, supported by allied health professionals, including nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and dietitians.

Individual and flexible work arrangements can be discussed. Successful candidate will be provisioned overhead in kind.

Qualifications/Experience:

• License to practice independently in Ontario from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO);

• Certification in Family Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)

• Commitment to providing equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive care.

• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Interest in working in a community-based, team-oriented environment.

All interested and qualified Family Physicians are encouraged to send a submission of interest and CV to Dr. Cristina Popa, Physician Lead, Integration EYRND OHT and Medical Director Community Health Clinic at [email protected]. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About us:

Health Care partners in the community alongside Oak Valley Health have worked diligently to create the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (EYRND OHT). The EYRND OHT aims to organize and deliver care that is more connected and centered on people with lived experiences, families and caregivers.

Oak Valley Health (OVH) is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations. Across two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, as well as the Reactivation Care Centre, safe, high-quality care is delivered to more than 441,000 patients annually. OVH provides integrated care for healthier communities and delivers an extraordinary patient experience through an honoured to care culture to residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.

The Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (EYRND OHT) thanks all qualified physicians for their submissions however only selected candidates who qualify will be contacted to attend a pre-application interview. We reserve the right not to appoint anyone to this position(s).
We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.

Work Schedule:

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

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Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.