Description of Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a Gastroenterologist to work in a fast-paced referral base facility. The successful candidate will enjoy the ability to take over an established practice that includes patient management and follow-ups. The successful applicant will participate in the endoscopy call schedule, with no requirement of Internal Medicine or Intensive Care Unit call coverage. The Gastroenterology on-call would support the Emergency Department and Hospitalist Program with urgent scopes and consults.

The Timmins and District Hospital provides on average 3,185 yearly endoscopic interventions. The gastroenterologist will also enjoy an excellent working relationship with the General Surgery group, who have advanced training in colorectal surgery.

Requirements

- Candidates must have Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology – The successful candidate must be eligible to be licensed to practice as a Gastroenterologist in the Province of Ontario and have CMPA coverage

Remuneration

The clinician operates on a fee-for-service, alternate funding agreement, and on-call remuneration model.

Schedule:

• 8-hour day shifts
• Shared endoscopy on-call schedule with General Surgeons

Incentives:

1) Relocation incentive is provided by TADH.
2) Applicants can apply for the Ministry of Health Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (N3R). The N3R Initiative includes an $80,000 incentive over a 4-year period for Canadian citizens and permanent residents that establish a practice in Timmins.