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Emerald Lake Yukon

Walk In Clinic Physician

Program Description
  • The Whitehorse Walk-in Clinic (WWIC) provides timely access to primary health care for Yukoners who do not currently have a primary care provider. The WWIC offers care for non-urgent conditions for Yukoners who do not have a dedicated primary care provider.
  • The successful candidate(s) will work as members of a collaborative health care team, providing same-day primary health care, as well as consultation services and case review support to Nurse Practitioners.
  • The WWIC is comprised of a clinic manager, nurse practitioners, contract physicians, licensed practical nurses, a social worker, a contract pharmacist, and medical office assistants.
  • The WWIC provides point-of-care services for clients and mental health counselling support.
  • The WWIC has moved to its permanent location at Mah’s Point (108 Jarvis unit 103). This location includes a waiting room, reception area, private clinic rooms, and a general shared office space for primary care practitioners and allied health professionals.
  • The WWIC is open to hosting medical residents, medical students, and nurse practitioner students.
  • The WWIC is open 9am - 5:30pm Monday to Wednesday, and 9am – 4:30pm Thursday and Friday. There are no on-call requirements for this position.
Contract Details

Remuneration

  • $225/hour

Shadow Billing

  • All contracted physicians are required to shadow bill for services provided through the WWIC’s Plexia

Start date and term

  • Starting ASAP to March 31, 2026
  • Long-term commitment preferred

Time Commitment

  • Consistent hours during WWIC opening hours
  • Quarter time 1 day/week on average
  • Part time 2-3 days/week on average
  • Full time 4-5 days/week on average

Contract conditions

  • Ability to meet the following conditions are a contractual requirement and are required in advance of the contract start date.
  • Licensure with the Yukon Medical Council - information about licensing is available here
  • Community provider privileges from Yukon Hospital Corporation - information about privileging is available here
Qualifications

Education and Licensing:

  • Eligible for licensure with the Yukon Medical Council
  • Eligible for community provider privileges with the Yukon Hospital Corporation
  • Maintain membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association

Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated commitment to and ability to work in a collaborative care/team-based model
  • Demonstrated history of positive engagement with interdisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed and anti-racist approaches, as well as commitment to cultural safety and humility
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with allied health professionals
Selection Process
  • Selection decisions will involve a review of all skills and abilities listed above. The selection process may include references and a meeting to discuss practice philosophy and fit within clinic operations.
How to Submit your Expression of interest
  • Expressions of Interest must contain current curriculum and demonstrate certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
  • Expressions of Interest can be submitted to Alethea.Stobbe@yukon.ca.
  • Expressions of interest will be reviewed starting on January 13, 2025, and will continue to be accepted until positions are filled.
  • This Expression of Interest does not commit the Department of Health and Social Services to award a contract.
More Information

For more information about the service, position, or the selection process please contact Alethea.Stobbe@yukon.ca.

For more information about relocation and retention incentives please visit www.yukondocs.ca or contract carly.cox@yukondoctors.ca

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I've been coming to Watson Lake to do locums for years now. I keep coming back because it's a great group of people and setting for rural medicine. You just can't find this type of medicine in a city. – Dr. Morgan Brache

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YukonDocs is a part of the Yukon Medical Association (YMA) and was created in December 2021 to combat the Physician and Locum recruitment challenges the Yukon Territory is facing. YukonDocs role is to market both short-term and permanent opportunities across the Yukon to prospective Family Physicians and Specialties.