General Surgeon Locum Needed

OAGS; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario is seeking a locum general surgeon who is RCPSC-certified to provide a full breadth of general surgical services and endoscopy. The role involves an on-call schedule of 1 in 4 and collaboration with surgical and hospital teams to ensure continuous patient care.

The division emphasizes community-focused care within a fully accredited 183-bed hospital, serving Kawartha Lakes with a broad spectrum of services and access to advanced imaging as needed.

Qualifications

• RCPSC certification in General Surgery is required.
• Community general surgery skill-set with ability to provide endoscopic services.
• Willingness to provide a full breadth of general surgical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of general surgical services including endoscopy.
• Participate in on-call rotation (1 in 4).
• Collaborate with hospital teams to maintain high-quality surgical care.

Skills

General Surgery

Education

RCPSC certification in General Surgery

Job description

The division of General Surgery at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) in Lindsay, Ontario is
recruiting a locum general surgeon. Applicants must be certified by the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and must possess a community general surgery skill-set,
with expectations of providing endoscopic and a full breadth of general surgical services. Other
specialties at RMH include Orthopedics, OBS/GYN, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia and Internal
Medicine. An 8 bed closed ICU is staffed by internists and intensivists, and a Hospitalist service
is available to assist in ward care. Advanced D.I. services include both CT and MRI, and
Interventional Radiology is readily available via Peterborough Regional Hospital, a 1/2 hour
away. Compensation is stipend plus fee for service.

The Ross Memorial Hospital is a progressive, fully accredited 183-bed hospital offering a full
range of services. The City of Kawartha Lakes in located in the beautiful Kawarthas and only 128
km from Toronto. The area boasts an abundance of excellent educational and recreational
facilities as well as a wide range of family and cultural amenities. Kawartha Lakes is home to
more than 75,000 permanent and 30,000 seasonal residents. Nearly 1.4 million people visit us
each year seeking the cottage lifestyle made possible by our 250 lakes and rivers.

Position Actual Start Time: Ongoing
Duration of Position: negotiable
On Call: 1 in 4
Preferred Skills: General Surgery
Remuneration: Stipend plus OHIP fee for service
Existing Staff: 3 general surgeons