Rheumatologist

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; CAD 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a rheumatologist to participate in on-call coverage for consultations on inpatient wards and the Emergency Department. Remuneration is fee-for-service as set by the OHIP Schedule.

The role is affiliated with McMaster University Michael DeGroote School of Medicine and Toronto Metropolitan University, offering academic opportunities and potential to join the outpatient practice.

Qualifications

• Accredited medical degree (or equivalent).
• Certification in Rheumatology (FRCPC) required.
• Ontario medical license in good standing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency required; additional languages a plus.
• Proven attendance, punctuality and accountability.
• Models Osler Values: Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation, Collaboration.
• Experience in teaching or research preferred for academic track.

Responsibilities

• Weekday and weekend on-call for rheumatology consultations in ED and inpatient units.
• Inpatient consults per rheumatology call schedule at Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital.
• Support care by family practice hospitalists, GIM hospitalists or medical subspecialists.

Skills

Excellent communication

English fluency

Punctuality

Academic teaching

Collaboration

Education

FRCPC Rheumatology Certification

MD/MBBS or equivalent

Ontario licence to practice

Job description

One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to advance our role in cultivating the next generation of health care professionals in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine and promoting medical innovations and breakthroughs through the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation.

Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

The selected candidate will participate in on-call coverage for rheumatology consultations on inpatient wards and Emergency Department. Due to a strong internal medicine and hospitalist group, there are no expectations to assume most responsible physician on any patient. Remuneration is fee-for-service as set by the OHIP Schedule of Benefits and Fees.

Osler is also affiliated with McMaster University Michael DeGroote School of Medicine Family Medicine Program as an academic community teaching site. Moreover, there is the turnkey opportunity to join the Rheumatology Associates Brampton outpatient practice.

Accountabilities

• Weekday and weekend/holiday on-call for adults in the Emergency Department and inpatient units
• Inpatient consultative care as per the rheumatology call schedule at Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital to admitted adults on nonmedical and medical services
• Support the most responsible physician care being provided by family practice hospitalists, GIM hospitalists or medical subspecialists

Qualifications

• Accredited medical degree (or equivalent)
• Certification in Rheumatology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
• License to practice and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population)
• Proven track record of attendance, punctuality and accountability
• Models behaviour that aligns with Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Expertise in clinical teaching or clinical research preferred for those interested in education or research

Additional Information

Osler is a primary clinical partner for Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine and is an academic community partner with the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Successful applicants are required to participate in academic activities, which may include teaching, research, or quality improvement initiatives. If the applicant does not currently hold an academic appointment with a medical school affiliated with the hospital, they must submit an application for a faculty appointment within three (3) months of their hospital appointment. Make an impact, lead and go beyond at Osler.

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Medical Affairs at [e-mail].

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