Emergency Room Physician (2 Positions) - Carbonear General Hospital

City: Carbonear, Newfoundland & Labrador

Description

POSITION: FULL TIME, PERMANENT EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Eastern Health, the largest integrated Health Authority in Newfoundland and Labrador has an exciting career opportunity available for 2 full- time permanent Emergency Room Physicians in the Carbonear General Hospital.

If you are interested in a position in a rural setting and are seeking a rewarding career and a high quality of life for you and your family, please apply.

INFORMATION ON HOSPITAL:

The Carbonear General Hospital has 70 acute care beds. Services include; Anesthesia, Chemotherapy, Family Practice, General Surgery, Gynecology, Obstetrics, ICU, Internal Medicine, Laboratory, Palliative Care, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Pathology, Ultrasonography and 24-hour Emergency (Category A). Visiting specialties; include, Audiology, Urology, and Opthamology.

JOB DUTIES FOR SPECIFIC POSITION:

This is a fee for service position paid at Category A ER rates. The position is well remunerated, with a guaranteed minimum of 13 ER shifts per month (equating to approximately 72-80 hours of fulltime dedicated ER work per two weeks). Shifts are equitably distributed and predictable far in advance, with a templated system of 10 hour dayshifts and 14 hour nightshifts (with 4 days off between cycles). Shift swaps, pickups or drops to facilitate individual preferences are available, subject to mutual agreement. Ambulance MD escort duties and operating room assistance may be needed as part of the duties, if and when required.

The position is well supported, with 24 hour access as needed to the ER Chief. A portable U/S is available in Department to facilitate development of POCUS skills. The Department has a solid record of producing practice eligible candidates successfully challenging the CCFP (EM) certification.

Excellent communication skills with a team player approach and strong commitment to high quality patient and physician services is also required.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree

Eastern Health is affiliated with the Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Medical School and encourage and support academic interests.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience is an asset but not an absolute requirement.
• Proficiency in English language is essential to the role.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Permanent, Full Time
• Minimum of 13 ER shifts per month (equating to approximately 72-80 hours of fulltime dedicated ER work per two weeks).
• All applicants must be licensed to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca) and must be granted privileges by Eastern Regional Health Authority (www.easternhealth.ca).

SALARY TYPE

This is a fee for service position paid at Category A ER rates. ER Rate is $232.07 per hour.

INCENTIVES/BENEFITS

There is an FFS Rural Retention Bonus available from the Government of NL, Department of Health.

CONTACT PERSON/TITLE: Tracy Hedd, Physician Recruiter

COMPANY OPERATING NAME: Eastern Health

FULL BUSINESS ADDRESS: 760 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada A1N 3J5

EMAIL: tracy.hedd@easternhealth.ca

For more information regarding Eastern Health and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites www.easternhealth.ca and www.practicenl.ca

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