Overview
Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) is an innovative, multi-service community agency offering a range of community support and clinical services. We are currently seeking a full time Physician to join our Community Health Centre team.
The Physician provides comprehensive primary care within a community health setting, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This role focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and community outreach to support the holistic well-being of individuals and families.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITES:
- Provide comprehensive medical care including assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
- Deliver same-day and walk-in services for clients with acute or urgent care needs.
- Conduct health assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and provide follow-up care.
- Perform minor procedures such as wound care, suturing, and immunizations.
- Collaborate closely with nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other health professionals to ensure coordinated, seamless care.
- Participate in case reviews, clinical team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide consultation and mentorship to clinical staff and learners as required.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical documentation in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
- Engage in health promotion and education initiatives, including community outreach and patient self-management support.
- Contribute to the development, delivery, and evaluation of clinical programs such as prenatal care, chronic disease prevention, cardiovascular health, and palliative care.
- Support “seamless care” by ensuring appropriate referrals and coordination among specialists, hospitals, and community partners.
- Be accessible during scheduled hours and provide on-call coverage as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) and registration (or eligibility for registration) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
- Certification in Family Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) preferred.
- Current CMPA membership in good standing.
- Demonstrated commitment to community-based primary care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to health equity, cultural safety, and patient-centered practice.
- Experience in community health, chronic disease management, or health promotion considered an asset.
COMPENSATION:
The wage for this position, provided in accordance with Ontario Health (East) funding for this role, is $170.24 per hour.
- Employer provided health and dental benefits
- 5% RRSP Employer Contribution after one (1) year of full time service
- 3% Rural Allowance
- Early Departures
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
- Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) has been providing health and community based services that support independence and enhances the quality of life for the people in our community since 1985.
- Committed to community-based home support services within the context of the local community, CCCKL is a customer centric, team environment who believes in celebrating milestones, our volunteers and colleagues.
- Our values; Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, guide our behaviours, decisions and interactions with others. They reflect our culture and differentiate us from others.
- We know that having varied perspectives from our clients, volunteers and staff, helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse health care system.
- To find out more about Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.ccckl.ca – careers.