Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre·Hamilton, Ontario
The Physician provides primary care functions and manages programs for individuals and families, focusing on chronic and complex health conditions. Responsibilities include performing medical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
Temporary Part-Time (0.2 FTE) (8 Month Contract)
Position Type: On-Site
$131.42- $149.21 per hour
The Physician provides primary care functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, families and the community with particular emphasis on care and services for clients with chronic and complex health conditions.
The Physician serves as a champion of the Hamilton Urban Core’s mission and vision and works in a manner that is consistent with the Centre’s values, beliefs, core competencies and commitment to quality in service. The Physician is an essential member of the client-centered, inter-professional, multidisciplinary team of health providers at Hamilton Urban Core. The Physician will work with other members of the Centre’s teams to effectively and efficiently serve clients and communities using responsive and innovative approaches to services and service delivery framed by health equity and the social determinants of health.
The Physician is a member of the Primary Health Care Team, is accountable to the team and reports to the Primary Health Care Manager. Overall accountability is to the Executive Director.
The approximate number of clients served will be 10 to 12 per day based on an average 7.0 hour work day for a 1.0 full-time Physician position. The average appointment length will be 30 minutes with the exception of instances where a cultural interpreter is engaged or when home visits, examinations and/or procedures require more time.
Hamilton Urban Core is committed to equity in employment.
While we appreciate every application only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates must hold an M.D. degree, complete a Family Medicine residency, and possess a current CCFP designation and license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Experience in community health settings and working with marginalized populations is required.
Market context
Physician roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand, especially in community-based and primary care settings. Competition is often shaped by licensure requirements, specialty certification, and experience working with diverse populations; for this role, an MD, CCFP, CPSO licensure, and valued experience with Indigenous communities and anti-oppressive practice stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CPSO status and tailor your application to community care experience.
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