General Practitioner

If you are looking to start your medical career or are considering a change to your practice location, there are many communities in our region that might be just right for you.

The rural lifestyle is what draws many physicians to practice outside of busy urban centers. You will have the opportunity to live an hour from the cottage, go home for lunch, and be as active in your community as you so choose.

The rural lifestyle is what draws many physicians to practice outside of busy urban centers. You will have the opportunity to live an hour from the cottage, go home for lunch, and be as active in your community as you so choose.

General Practitioner – Fee for Service – Brandon Minor Injury & Illness Clinic

Work Location: On site – Brandon Minor Injury & Illness Clinic (144 – 6th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 3N2). There is no option to work remotely.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Anticipated Shift: Full Time or Part Time, Days, Early Mornings, Mornings, Evenings, Weekends.

Daily Hours Worked: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

Position Type: Fee for service or Contract

Wage Rate: Compensation is fee-for-service or contract as per the Doctors Manitoba and Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living negotiated rates. Benefits are not provided, but may be purchased if the successful candidate so desired.

Position Summary:
As the second largest city in Manitoba, with a population of 55,000 and growing, Brandon is the main hub and referral site for southwestern Manitoba, with a catchment area of approximately 200,000 people. The Minor Injury & Illness Clinic is a clinic that provides walk-in and appointment-based health care for children and adults suffering from non-life-threatening illness or injury.

Services may include treatment for minor fractures, sprains and/or splinting, treatment for minor abrasions, cuts and burns, blood tests, urine tests, throat swabs, EKGs and specialist referrals. The clinic will also connect clients to health care providers and services, internal and external to PMH programs (e.g. Social Work, Chronic Disease Education Program, Mental Health, Addictions Services and Therapy Services, etc.).

Overview
Language: English
Education: Degree in Medicine
Experience: Experience an Asset
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting: Private practice, Rural area

Credentials

• The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine degree
• Current licensure or eligible for full license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
• Must be a member of CMPA or provide proof of equivalent malpractice insurance
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record

Additional Information
Security and safety:

• Complete and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Prairie Mountain Health policy.
  
  The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment; work under pressure; attention to detail; combination of sitting, standing, walking; standing for extended periods; walking; bending; crouching; kneeling; large workload

Personal suitability:

• Accurate; client focus; dependability; efficient interpersonal skills; excellent oral communication; excellent written communication; flexibility; interpersonal awareness; judgement; organized; reliability; team player; values and ethics

How to apply:
Please submit applications with subject line: General Practitioner – Brandon

Darlene Gray, Physician Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
By email: [email protected]
By mail: 150 McTavish Ave E, Brandon, MB R7A 2B3

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.