Family Medicine Physician

Work as a Family Medicine Physician in Saskatchewan, Canada!

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as a Family Medicine Physician in Saskatchewan, the sunniest province in Canada.

Job Description

Family medicine practices in the city of Regina are looking for full-time and part-time general practitioners to join well-established practices with large patient bases and friendly teams.

The clinics provide regular family practice and some provide walk-in services. You can tailor your practice to fit your interests such as, long term care, hospitalist, antenatal, palliative care, chronic disease management and Emergency.

Physicians will work on a fee-for-service basis. Full-time physicians have consistently very good income, which will provide an exceptionally high standard of living.

Physicians may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and post-graduate education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine has a province-wide model of distributed medical education designed to foster a province-wide College. The College has a well-resourced framework across the continuum that results in quality community partnerships, successful and comparable students across all sites, elevated community health, and better graduate retention in communities.

To learn more about our province and communities, please visit the following sites:

• Province of Saskatchewan, Canada
• Tourism Saskatchewan
• City of Regina
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine

Job Qualifications

The candidate must be eligible for or hold certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Successful applicants will be eligible for a provisional or regular license to practice in Saskatchewan.

In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Benefits

Relocation incentives may be available to help with relocation costs.

The Saskatchewan Medical Association, is a voluntary professional association for physicians in Saskatchewan. The provide many benefits to physicians practicing in Saskatchewan, some of which include continuing medical education funds, Insurance products for physicians and their families, and Canadian Medical Protective Association reimbursement

Visit the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) website for more details on their programs: Saskatchewan Medical Association

Community Description

Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a beautiful oasis on the prairies with a steadily growing population exceeding 250,000. According to MacLean's Best Communities in Canada 2019, Regina came in second in the Prairies and 74th across the country, scoring well in population growth, commute, amenities and culture. Regina is known for its generous, friendly people and rich community pride. This welcoming prairie city has an abundance of parks, sports and recreational facilities, bicycle pathways, family attractions and an exceptional quality of life. The United Nations have awarded Regina as a ‘Tree City of the World’ for the second year in a row.