Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine

About the Role

This associate-level role places you within a medical practice, where you will provide primary care to patients in a community setting.

This is a contract opportunity, making it well suited to physicians who value flexibility and want to deliver continuity of care while covering practice needs. You will work directly with patients and the local care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centred medical service.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients across a broad range of family medicine conditions
• Provide preventive care, health screenings and patient education
• Manage chronic conditions and coordinate follow-up care with patients and other providers
• Document patient encounters accurately and in line with practice and regulatory standards
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with nursing and administrative staff to keep patient care running smoothly
• Refer patients to specialists and community services when needed
• Uphold patient confidentiality and professional ethical standards

Requirements

• A medical degree (MD) and a valid, unrestricted medical licence
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine
• Prior experience in primary or family medicine, including clinical practice
• Strong clinical judgement and sound decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach
• Ability to adapt quickly to new practice environments, systems and teams
• Reliability and professionalism in a contract, on-site setting
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Schedule: 6a-6a, flexible dates

Beeper on-call requirement

Setting: Inpatient

Daily Census: 8-10 patients

Annual Deliveries: 425

Duties: Inpatient family medicine and deliveries, no C-sections required

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses