Primary Care Physician

Division: Health

Position Overview

Every summer, Cadets attend youth summer camps in various locations across the country including Camp Rocky Mountain located near Cochrane, AB. These camps require the support of qualified medical professionals to respond to a wide range of healthcare needs from the campers. Primary Care Physicians are needed to perform physical examinations, diagnosis and manage common health conditions, perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, counsel patients on preventive health care and facilitate access to health services and referrals. Education on communicable diseases, responding to first aid concerns, and supporting mental health needs will be daily aspects of the role.

Location

Cochrane, AB

Job Type

Part Time

Full Time

Responsibilities

At Cadet Training Centres (CTC), Physicians provide primary health care and first aid. They treat Regular and Reserve Force members, Cadet Instructor Cadre, and cadets. Duties include:

• Patient assessments and screenings
• Diagnostics
• Treatment
• Health counseling
• Referrals
  
  

Shifts are typically 4 – 8 hours and can include weekdays and weekends. Consideration will also be given to physicians who are interested in providing coverage in the evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physician in the province of work
• Hold certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) (physician)
• CPR certificate
• ITLS and PAL certification preferred
• N95 Mask fit certification
• WHMIS
  
  

Additional Requirements

You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level and a current Vulnerable Sector Check

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Security clearances

• A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
• Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirementand process.
  
  

Perks and benefits

• Weekday hours 7:30am – 4pm
• No evenings, weekends or on-call responsibilities
• Guaranteed hourly rate
• No overhead or administrative fees typically associated with office-based practice
• Generous allotment of time for booked appointments
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Easy access to onsite specialists and support services