Family Medicine in Whitehorse

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 Friday. There are no on-call requirements for this position.
  • Hours of work are only within clinic hours
• Patients can only book same-day at the walk-in, except for specific nursing and pharmacy services.
• Patients per day varies greatly depending on the number of providers available on any given day. For individual physicians, we expect them to see 3-4 patients per hour with some time available for charting / follow-ups as needed.

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 April 1, 2027
• 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 .
• 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 .

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