Sports Medicine Physician

About Us:

Established over 30 years ago, Medcan is a global leader in assessing clients' overall well-being and inspiring them to live well. Medcan has a comprehensive range of diagnostic assessments, which, in combination with innovative programs tailored to specific needs, are designed to successfully reach improved health outcomes.

Over 80 physicians and specialists, alongside a broad roster of complementary health care disciplines, provide health and lifestyle management services on site and by video consult for individuals, families and organizations. Our team of 700+ staff see clients virtually and physically from our downtown Toronto and Oakville clinics.

Oakville:

This position is stationed at Medcan’s Oakville location at 2275 Upper Middle Road East.

Toronto (Part-time to Full time) – Oakville Part time

The Role:

Medcan Health Management is seeking a dynamic and energetic certified sports medicine physician who enjoys working in a collaborative multidisciplinary care setting. The primary care orthopedics program is part of the Medcan ecosystem which includes Orthopedics, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Chiropody, kinesiology, Osteopathy, Orthotics/Prosthetics, Personal Training, Nutrition, Pain Management, registered massage therapy as well as Physiatry. On site diagnostics include X-ray and blood lab with access to the latest injectable therapeutics. We have 50 primary care physicians who manage the care of 45,000 patients who require the services of a dedicated DipSM physician. We currently have two Sports Medicine physicians and are seeking a third to meet our increasing demands.

Our patients are committed partners in their health care journey and so outstanding communication skills and an excellent bedside manner are a must. Physician candidates must be interested in how to link innovation with evidence-based medical care within a collaborative care business model. Research is supported.

The Accountabilities:

• Align to provide open and candid communication and cross-discipline care within the department.
• See Medcan clients by appointment both in-clinic and virtually.
• Work with other sport medicine specialists to create individualized care plans.
• Care for recreational and weekend warrior athletes, competitive athletes, as well as general MSK concerns.
• Oversee and administer ultrasound guided interventional therapies, including hyaluronic acid preparations, cortisone, and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy.
• Continuously look to innovate care practices using the best evidence medical care within a collaborative care business model.
  
  

The Requirements:

• Degree in Medicine (MD)
• CCFP Designation
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and currently licensed to practice in Ontario
• Sports Medicine Diploma through CASEM or similar organization
• Outstanding communication skills and an excellent bedside manner
• Experience working with competitive athletes is an asset
• Experience and training in ultrasound guided injection therapies required
• Experience in ultrasound guided interventional therapies, including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an asset.

This is an Independent Contractor role with part-time building to full time hours that reports to the Clinical and Product Director, Sports Medicine, Therapy, and Rehabilitation. The role sits primarily at our Toronto clinic but flexibility for commuting to our Oakville clinic at 2275 Upper Middle Rd E, Oakville. on an as-needed basis is an asset.

Our Benefits:

Medcan’s philosophy of Live Well, For Life applies not only to our clients, but also our valued staff members. We provide a variety of programs to help our employees manage their mental and physical well-being. We offer special employee rates on fitness sessions, in-house specialty services, and a complimentary membership to our clinic to name a few.

We also have employee perks to continue to help our staff Live Well, For Life. This includes complimentary group fitness sessions as well as an on-site healthy lunch program provided by our own food and catering brand, Nourish. We also provide interactive webinars hosted by our in-house experts focused on Eat, Move, Think. Our enhanced benefits package is just one of the reasons why we continue to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. No phone calls and no agencies please.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility:

Medcan is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We continuously work to provide a fair opportunity for all staff to participate and succeed at work, creating a sense of belonging, respect and a place that values the unique perspectives and lived experiences of each member of our team. We recognize the value of diversity in attributes such as age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and attractionality, ethnicity, race, colour, nationality, family and marital status, ability, religion and belief, freedom of thought, and any other characteristic that makes you unique. If these principles resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!

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