Primary Purpose: The Physician works with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide physical and mental health care to students, their spouses, and dependents in a wellness-focused environment. The Physician also takes part in health education and staff development activities.
Nature of Work: Physicians report to the Director of Student Wellness for administrative matters, and to the Senior Physician for clinical leadership. As a member of the healthcare team, the Physician helps to maintain and improve the physical and mental health status of students and makes an important contribution towards ensuring student success.
Accountabilities:
Assess health status, and respond to illness and health risks of individuals, families and groups by employing a number of skills as follows:
- Provide medical care through evaluation and treatment of a patient’s presenting issues, obtaining a medical history, and performing a physical assessment.
- Obtain records or personal history from clients.
- Comply with approved medical record processes and documentation standards.
- Comply with the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement and handle confidential information in a manner that will support patient and employee privacy.
- Initiate laboratory tests and/or diagnostic imaging tests, interpret reports, and recognize abnormal findings.
- Provide prescriptions as needed for appropriate medical care.
- Recommend immunizations and other medical procedures as needed.
- Institute emergency procedures as required and appropriate in life-threatening situations to stabilize a client's condition or prevent further trauma until emergency medical transport arrives.
- Follow general Student Wellness Centre guidelines and protocols for medical care provision.
- Provide support to the Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses.
- Participate in health education and staff development activities.
Qualifications
Education: MD with current licensure and good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan and membership in good standing with Saskatoon Health Authority in the Department of Family Medicine. Must have Medical Malpractice Insurance Coverage (CMPA).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in family medicine, working with young adults and children. Must have experience with mental health assessments and diagnosis. Experience working with community health promotion and interdisciplinary teams is an asset.
Skills:
- The successful candidate must be willing to work within a multi-disciplinary team in a primary health centre and relate well with all members of the university community, including international, Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ students.
- Must have an interest in mental health and illness
- Must be willing to refer for pregnancy termination if applicable
This position is in scope of the Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association.
Please note that there is a strong internal candidate for this position.
Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Jocelyn Orb at 966-5773.
Department: Student Wellness Centre
Status: Term - 12 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $50,780.00 - 79,344.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Not Applicable
Posted Date: 3/27/2024
Closing Date: 4/2/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php
Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Yes
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
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