Physician, Medical Doctor, Primary Care Physician

Location

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres (ON)

LOCATION 150 Richmond Street, Chatham, ON, Canada
Chatham, Ontario N7M 1N9
Canada
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Final date to receive applications 02/28/2026

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

This position will support the mission, vision and values of the CKCHC. This position will support safety and quality care of clients. The Physician will deliver primary care to patients and participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for the patients and families of the CKCHC. By utilizing skills and bringing a positive outlook and clinical leadership, the Physician will help to shape a new environment for residents within the CKCHC priority populations who commonly experience barriers to accessing healthcare.

The Physician will work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of the CKCHC.

• Provides client-centered primary care to individuals and families in a non-judgmental manner, recognizing the social determinants of health and associated health risk – taking the stance of a health advocate
• Provides assessment, screening, diagnosis, health education/counselling and appropriate, comprehensive treatment – within full scope of practice as defined by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Administers medications and treatments according to established policies and protocols
• Contributes to chart development, participate in chart reviews and case conferences, and make referrals
• Ensure client care and caseload is managed to achieve the goals of the Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA) indicators targets
• Contributes to building professional and positive working relationships internally and externally
• Collaborates with CKCHC staff and other community agencies to identify, recommend and/or develop resources and materials, and participate in delivery of programs and services
• Provides coverage for other clinicians as needed
• Refer to and align with the principles and guidelines of practice and duties of Physicians under the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
• Assists in the achievement of program operational objectives by contributing to strategic planning and review; assisting with the identification and resolution of issues; attending meetings and communicating interdisciplinary clinical concerns; identifying and implementing system improvements
• Respects the cultural diversity of the client, community and CKCHC
• Demonstrates a commitment to a safe environment for staff, clients and families by working in compliance with the CKCHC related policies, health and safety regulations and completing mandated training and educational sessions as required.