Background

As part of its Wellness Program Strategic Plan, TOH is investing in a multi-phase Staff and Physician Wellness Centre which will serve as an onsite, one-stop-location for various health and wellness services, specifically targeted to TOH staff and physicians. This includes Family Medicine coverage, Mental Health services including psychology and social work, COVID testing and vaccinations, TB testing and mask fit testing, etc.

With 1 in 6 people in Ottawa without a Family Physician, there are thousands of TOH Staff, Physicians and their families who lack access to primary care needed to help them to work at their full potential in caring for acute care patients.

As part of the Wellness Centre, TOH is looking to incorporate family physician coverage. We are inviting applications for a minimum of 6 Family Physicians to open a practice serving TOH staff and physicians, with NO OVERHEAD COST. Both part-time and full-time positions are available.

Opportunity

• We are excited to engage with family physicians providing comprehensive care who value excellent patient care, a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach, great work-life balance, and continued professional development.
• TOH is expanding access to family medicine expertise in various inpatient and outpatient services, and there are many opportunities to partner with various programs depending on the candidate’s interests.
• Days and hours of operation are negotiable but will need to meet the needs of the targeted population.
• Ideal start date is around December 2023, but this date is flexible.
• Our Ideal Candidates:
  o    Will strive for excellent patient care.
  o    Possess great interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
  o    Be Family Medicine (CCFP) trained.
  o    Bilingualism is an asset.
  o    Possess an independent license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
  o    Be registered in good standing with the CMPA.

Practice Setting

• The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is a vibrant and diverse health care community, employing over 17,000 staff, physicians, residents, and volunteers.
• The Wellness Center Family Medicine clinic will be at 1919 Riverside Dr. (professional building)
• This opportunity provides NO OVERHEAD COST to the physicians and will be supported by the following resources:
  o    Nursing support
  o    Clerical/Administrative support
  o    Access to supplies
  o    Access to electronic documentation platform (EPIC)
  o    Access to and promotion with TOH Staff and Physician population
  o    Application for FHO status ongoing

Applications

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application including CV and cover letter to:

• Bryan Feenstra, Director of People Health, Wellness and Engagement, bfeenstra@toh.ca
• With CC to Dr. Nathalie Fleming, MD FRCSC, Medical Director, Physician Health and Wellness, TOH at nfleming@toh.ca

Ad will be posted until Tuesday January 2, 2024