Position Precis:
The Department of Hospitalist Medicine is looking to expand its complement of permanent physicians. Supported by 1 full-time Nurse Practitioner, our team schedules four Hospitalists per weekday. Full-time physicians average 34 weeks per year; part-time opportunities are also available. Flexible scheduling is encouraged and supported.
Qualifications:
Interested candidates should be CCFP and have an independent license to practice in Ontario.
A minimum of 2 weeks locum coverage is recommended as part of the recruitment process.
Remuneration:
Competitive daily stipend.
HOCC allowance.
FFS evening and weekend billings.
Hospital based office and computer provided.
Relocation allowance and other recruitment incentives for permanent physicians.
Date Available:
Immediate
Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About the Hospitalist Medicine Department:
Hospitalists provide care for non-critical care medical and/or surgical patients over the age of 18. On-Call support also includes rehabilitation and psychogeriatric units. Each Hospitalist carries a maximum patient load between 12-15 patients. The average on-call commitment includes 2 weeknights and 1 in 4 weekends. There is excellent support from consultant specialists and the emergency department, as well 24-hour labs and comprehensive diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, PACS capability). Educational affiliations with the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry provide a wide range of teaching opportunities.
If you are interested in this position please contact:
Natalie Smit, Physician Recruitment Lead, Medical Affairs
Phone #: (519) 376-2121
Extension: 2287
nsmit@brightshores.ca