Current Opportunities

About the Position

Family medicine provides continued and comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. The role of the physiotherapist in the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT) is to complement existing services and improve the care of complex patients including those with chronic pain.

The physiotherapy (PT) role will focus on high need populations who do not otherwise have access to physiotherapy supports in the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing subjective and objective assessments on individuals referred by HFHT physicians.  The PT will diagnose within their scope of practice, establish and implement, innovative and evidence informed treatment plans that include integration with existing community services. The PT may also participate in and/or lead group programs within the HFHT. The HFHT serves a large patient population, and with limited PT resources the successful candidate will be required to have a strong knowledge of community based programs and services that they can facilitate client's access to external services in order to meet individual needs and manage caseload demands.

Qualifications/Experience 

• Successful completion of an entry level BSc(PT), MSc(PT) or equivalent
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Primary Care experience is not essential, however, candidate should have a strong interest in working within this model of care
• Proficiency completing clinical assessments of patients with complex conditions, including chronic pain
• Experience working collaboratively as part of an interprofessional team(s)
• Proven strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Understanding of quality improvement processes as they relate to patient care and program evaluation
• Creating and delivering population health interventions that include all levels of prevention (i.e. primary, secondary, tertiary)
• Creating and implementing evidence based treatment plans for individuals with complex conditions
• Experience working with computers and technology (i.e. EMRs and Ontario Telehealth)
• Experience facilitating group education sessions
• Advanced scope of practice related to ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Experience/willingness to participate in program/role evaluation
• Experience supervising student learners from physiotherapy and other health care professions
• Registered Authorizer for the Assistive Device Program (ADP) (if not currently registered, candidate may be required to obtain when hired)
• In depth knowledge of Hamilton health and social services

Application Instructions

Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter to the attention of Human Resources via:

• Email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca
• Fax: 905-667-4872

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Position

Working as a group facilitator for adult, young adult and youth mental health groups for patients referred by their physicians and other health professionals in the practice.  All groups are co-facilitated with another Mental Health Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Extensive mental health clinical training, generally acquired through the completion of post graduate studies
• Minimum of five years clinical work experience
• Knowledge and experience in the area of mental health treatment and management (evidence based treatments such as CBT)
• Strong group facilitation skills
• Flexibility and a strong commitment to a "collaborative care model" and interest in helping build this evolving area of mental health service

Application Instructions

Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter to the attention of the Mental Health Program by one of the following ways:

• Fax: 905-667-4872
• Mail: Hamilton Family Health Team, Nursing Program, 123 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2K8
• Email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca
• Deadline for applications have been extended to Friday, November 30, 2018

About the Job

Exciting opportunities are now available for Registered Nurses to work as part of inter-disciplinary teams led by committed family physicians in the Hamilton area. The Hamilton Family Health Team serves as a focus for chronic disease management, community-based health promotion and disease prevention programs and activities. Working collaboratively with 166 family physicians and serving a patient population of over 290,000, opportunities exist for Registered Nurses to significantly shape and influence health outcomes for the Hamilton community.  

You will work within the full scope of practice in a patient-centred model of care with a team of highly motivated allied health care professionals including, dietitians, mental health counsellors and pharmacists.

You will provide clinical assessment and treatment, patient referral, and counselling. You will also initiate and maintain chronic disease management and health promotion programs.

Qualifications

• You must hold a current certification of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN and maintain membership in the RNAO.
• These positions require excellent health assessment/clinical skills and the ability to perform the full range of duties and responsibilities. While primary care experience is preferred, an orientation to primary care will be provided.
• You are an independent, creative and organized individual with strong oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiating, and computer skills.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants please submit resume and cover letter by one of the following ways:

• Fax: 905-667-4872
• Mail: Hamilton Family Health Team, Nursing Program, 123 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2K8
• Email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca

Please specify the number of hours per week desired.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Part-time - 13 hours per week (Monday 8:30 - 5:30, Tuesday 2:30 - 6:30 & occasional Fridays when needed) $17.00/hr.

Location

190 Catharine Street South
Hamilton, ON 

Downtown Family Practice is looking for an organized outgoing individual to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing excellent patient service and performing all administrative duties proficiently, according to office policy, while maintaining the utmost confidentiality.

Administrative Duties Include:

• Monitoring the reception desk and greeting patients in a welcoming, professional manner
• Answering and directing calls on a multi line, busy phone system
• Scheduling and confirming appointments accordingly
• Receiving, managing and distributing mail and faxes through an electronic inbox in a timely manner
• Updating and maintaining accurate patient records
• Photocopying and scanning documents daily
• Receiving and processing payments for uninsured services
• Maintain reception and clinic cleanliness and neat appearance at all times

Qualifications:

• Medical Office Administration education or equivalent work related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of EMR, specifically OSCAR, is a must
• Excellent knowledge of health care, office practices and standards as well as medical terminology
• Excellent problem-solving skills and must be able to "think outside the box" should situations require you to do so
• Ability to function effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and complete high quality work in accordance to clinic standards
• Ability to be flexible and open to change as occasionally practice procedures may change when needed

Application Instructions:

If this opportunity interests you and you meet all of the above requirements, please submit your resume and cover letter to amy@morenomedical.ca or fax to 905-545-8767.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Registered Nurse

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Registered Nurse to work part-time or full-time with a busy group practice in Hamilton.

As a member of the interprofessional primary care team, the registered nurse provides comprehensive primary care services to individuals and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the physicians providing clinical support
• Performs telephone triage and monitoring
• Performs a variety of medical procedures such as: wound dressing, ear syringing, suture removal, PAPs, immunizations and injections.

Qualifications: 

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration required
• Excellent computer skills preference with EMR (Primary Care system)
• Excellent communication, decision-making, problem solving, conflict management and time management skills.
• Strong assessment and triaging skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Apply by email to MDocHR@gmail.com 

Full-time Medical Office Administrator required

Location

1015 Golf Links Road
Ancaster

Start Date

ASAP

Position requirements include:

• Medical Office Experience
• Experience with Telus EMR-PSS
• Ability to triage phone calls accordingly; able to answer phones, make appointments, complete forms, deal with insurance companies and handle WSIB
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Customer service skills

All qualified candidates can forward their resumes to the attention of Elizabeth Catarino via e-mail to jsamuel.med.clinic@outlook.com or via fax to 289-239-7746.

part time job share Wed, 1-5 Thurs. 9-6 Fri. 9-4 and vacation coverage when needed

Location

Core Care Family Health Team
576 Main St E
Hamilton

Start Date

ASAP

Duties will include, but are not limited to

• work within the full scope of practice in a patient-centered model of care with a team of highly motivated allied health care professionals, including mental health counselors, dietitian and pharmacists.
• provide clinical assessment and treatment, patient referral and counseling.
• prepare patients physically for doctors.
• triage phone calls.
• dressing ear syringing suture removal etc.
• create EMR note's as needed and update.
• responsible for injections of allergy shots, immunizations, B12 etc during walk in(injections)clinic.

Qualifications and skills

• Must hold a current certification of registration form the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN and maintain membership in the RNAO.
• Independent, creative and organized individual with strong oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiating, and computer skills.
• Work within the full scope of practice in a patient-centered model of care with a team of highly motivated allied health care professionals including, dietitians, mental health counselor and pharmacists.
• Excellent health assessment/clinical skills and the ability to perform the full range of duties and responsibilities
• Primary care experience and previous PSS suite familiarity preferred.

Application Instructions

Please respond via email officemanager@corecarefht.ca

RN position available for Primary Care Practice (maternity leave coverage)

Registered Nurse required for a Hamilton East End practice associated with the Hamilton Family Health Team to cover a Maternity Leave.

Fulltime or part time position available.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants can forward their cover letter and resume to health@cogeco.net Deadline for applications is November 2018