Position Precis:
The Department of Hospitalist Medicine is looking to expand its complement of permanent and locum physicians. Supported by 1 full-time Nurse Practitioner, our team schedules four Hospitalists per weekday. There are full (34 wks/yr) and part-time (10+ wks/yr) positions, and locum weeks 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.
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 of ~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, nsmit@brightshores.ca