Emergency Physicians

Canadian Medical Association; Brockville; On-site; CAD 375,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Department Physician Group at Brockville General Hospital seeks applications for part-time or full-time Emergency Medicine Physician positions. Successful candidates will join a diverse team committed to delivering quality care in a collaborative environment. Qualified applicants must hold an M.D., have CPSO licensing, and can expect competitive remuneration up to $400,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Must hold an M.D. or equivalent and have an active license with CPSO.
• Emergency medicine experience is an asset.
• Up-to-date coverage with CMPA is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care in collaboration with the medical team.
• Participate in medical staff meetings and support quality improvement efforts.
• Mentor medical students and residents.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

M.D. or equivalent

Active license with CPSO

CCFP EM Fellowship / FRCP EM

Job description

The Emergency Department Physician Group at Brockville General Hospital invites applications from qualified candidates for a part-time or full-time position as an Emergency Medicine Physician. The successful candidate will join a closely-knit and diverse team of physicians focused on providing safe, effective care in a collaborative, collegial, and multi-disciplinary environment. Please note that locum opportunities in the department are also available.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Department Chief of Emergency, the Emergency Medicine Physician collaborates with other physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and allied medical staff to:

• Provide patient-centred care
• Participate in medical staff meetings and committees as required
• Ensure medical practice aligns with the hospital’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals
• Participate in a culture of continuous quality improvement following standards of excellence
• Support double physician coverage (12:00 pm to 9:00 pm daily)
• Mentor medical students and residents

Brockville General Hospital is a 160-bed facility located in Brockville, approximately 45 minutes from Kingston and an hour from Ottawa. It is the largest hospital in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville County, serving a catchment area of 250,000 residents. Situated in the scenic Thousand Islands region, the hospital offers a variety of services including an 18-bed Emergency Department with approximately 30,000 visits annually, a 10-bed ICU, general internal medicine, general surgery, urology, psychiatry, orthopedics, ophthalmology, palliative care, and specialized stroke services. Diagnostic imaging services include ultrasound, X-ray, CT, and MRI. The hospital recently adopted the Cerner EMR system as part of the Lumeo regional initiative.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must hold an M.D. or equivalent, possess an active license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), and have up-to-date coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA). While having a CCFP EM Fellowship / FRCP EM and emergency medicine experience is an asset, it is not required.

Remuneration

The ER Physician Group at Brockville General operates under an Alternate Funding Arrangement (AFA) model. Compensation includes a competitive hourly shift rate plus a share of OHIP billings. Full-time physicians, working approximately 14 shifts per month, can expect an annual income in the range of $375,000 to $400,000.

Interested applicants should email their curriculum vitae and cover letter to Dr. Zumil Damji, Department Chief of Emergency, via our Medical Affairs Department. The contact email is provided in the application. For inquiries, please call 613-213-4990.

Our hospital values diversity and is committed to attracting and supporting a diverse workforce. Brockville General Hospital welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. We are dedicated to providing accommodations during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. All new employees and staff are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or appropriate exemption.