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CONTRACT LEAD PHYSICIAN POSTING
Description
The Student Wellness Services Clinic in the Health and Wellness Clinic on the Main Campus of the University of Calgary is currently seeking a Part-time Contract Lead Physician for our student focused, shared care medical clinic.
The Physician Lead provides clinical guidance to the primary care team, ensuring high-quality, team-based, and student-centered care. This position will be committed to fostering strong collaboration and communication among the physician group and broader care team. The successful Physician Lead will maintain a regular on-site presence, ideally 2-3 times per week, allowing for participation in leadership meetings and support through ongoing improvement efforts. They will contribute to the development and implementation of medical policies and quality improvement initiatives while delivering direct primary care to the university community.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
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Providing professional and respectful physician services through the Clinic to members of the University community, in accordance with all applicable professional standards and on a regularly scheduled basis to be agreed upon by the Parties.
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Completing timely and organized clinical records using the Clinic's approved CIS.
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Cooperating with the University and other health and wellness professionals practicing in the Clinic to provide an inter-professional and collaborative model of patient health service delivery and to reduce duplication of services.
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Participating in professional development initiatives, including meetings, committees, and workshops, as reasonably required by the University.
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Directing the University in relation to its information management services provided to Clinic Custodians and ensuring compliance with the HIA.
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Communicating clinic initiatives to physicians in a timely manner.
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In collaboration with the clinic support team, assist in the onboarding process for new physicians.
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Providing consultation on patient concerns, supporting management in constructive performance reviews.
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Act as custodian for onboarded physicians' incoming tasks, labs, and diagnostic reports.
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Addressing patient complaints related to the quality of medical care and issues of professional conduct, in coordination with appropriate Clinic leadership.
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Providing clinical input and feedback to the Clinic Manager, Senior Director of Student Wellness Services, and Director of Student Wellness Services regarding physician support, patient care, and support staff performance.
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Responding to physician concerns related to Clinic operations, management, and infrastructure.
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Responding to medical matters affecting University students within Student Wellness Services, including communicable disease outbreaks, health-related crises, and immunization issues.
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Supporting and consulting on campus health education and promotion initiatives.
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Providing after-hours availability, as required, for critical laboratory values when the ordering physician is unavailable.
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Contributing to the development of standardized Clinic care, policies and procedures.
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Fostering a strong, unified shared care team approach, supporting collaboration, and communication across the broader care team.
Qualifications / Requirements:
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Medical Doctor (MD) degree in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
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CCFP license or equivalent Canadian certification.
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Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, ideally in community health, or primary care.
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Experience in management, supervising, or supporting physicians preferred.
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Strong communication skills written and verbal.
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Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
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Understanding of the reporting requirements for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta an asset.
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Understanding of Information Management, and HIA standards.
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High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
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Understands and is aligned with philosophies around trauma informed practice, Adverse Childhood Experiences, the socio-environmental determinants of health, and issues related to poverty, mental health and substance use.
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Demonstrated understanding and a commitment to an integrated and team base model.
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Computer competency & experience with an electronic medical record is necessary.
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Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
