Internal Medicine Specialist

Manitoba Health; Brandon; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Health in Brandon, Manitoba seeks an Internal Medicine Specialist to join their team. This role involves diagnosing diseases, prescribing treatments, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate should have a degree in medicine and be ready to engage in patient care in a hospital setting.

The position offers a dynamic work environment, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Opportunities for teaching medical learners are also highlighted.

Qualifications

• A degree in Medicine is required for the role.
• Experience in Internal Medicine is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders.
• Conduct medical research on human disorders.
• Prescribe medication and treatment.
• Refer patients for surgery.
• Act as consultant to other physicians.
• Advise patients on health care.
• Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Diagnosing diseases and physiological disorders

Prescribing medication and treatment

Consulting with other physicians

Providing counseling and support

Order diagnostic procedures

Education

Degree in Medicine

Job description

Internal Medicine Specialist

Anticipated Start Date: TBD

Anticipated Shift: Full Time, Days, Early Mornings, Mornings, Evenings, Nights, On Call, Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: Various shift lengths (30 to 40 hours per week)

Position Type: Combination of Fee-for-Service and contract as per the Doctors Manitoba and Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living negotiated rates for rotating coverage of General Internal Medicine Unit and Screening Admission Physician.

Wage Rate: Compensation is a combination of stipend and fee-for-service for the General Internal Medical Unit as per the Doctors Manitoba and Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living negotiated rates. The Screening Admissions Physician receives an hourly specialist rate.

Position Summary

As the second largest city in Manitoba, with an approximate population of 60,000 and growing, Brandon is the main hub and referral site for southwestern Manitoba, with a catchment area of approximately 200,000 people. Brandon Regional Health Centre is a fully accredited multi-specialty facility with 300+ bed capacity and is currently undergoing a $110 million expansion of our inpatient care facilities, expected to be completed by 2026. Part of the expansion is a 30-bed General Internal Medical Unit.

Our facility operates 3 endoscopy rooms, with a fleet of 45 scopes and offers a high level of service to the Region. Our on-site diagnostic services include radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine. There is a wide range of specialist services available onsite including pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, anesthesia, general surgery, radiology, nuclear medicine, oncology, orthopedic surgery, urology and internal medicine.

Brandon Regional Health Centre is a satellite campus for the University of Manitoba and the Rady Faulty of Medicine and offers the opportunity to contribute to the teaching/mentoring of medical learners.

• Remuneration is derived from a combination of fee-for-service billing and stipend as per the Physician Services Agreement between the Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living and Doctors Manitoba.

Overview

Education: Degree in Medicine

Experience: Experience an Asset

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Hospital Rural area

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prescribe medication and treatment
• Refer patients for surgery
• Treat diseases and physiological disorders
• Act as consultant to other physicians
• Advise patients on health care
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
• Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness
• Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries
• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals