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Emergency Medicine at Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
Job ID: 17833 |
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The Prince County Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is looking for longer term (1-6 month) locums physicians, with the possibility of a permanent position in our current group which consists of eight full-time and three part-time physicians. Have you ever wanted to work in a warm and welcoming place where people are friendly, helpful and cheerful? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Prince Edward Island (PEI) may be the place for you! Our 20-bed shop has most of the accoutrements of a modern ED and offers a broad scope of practice. Here, you’ll take the lead in the management of trauma, STEMI, stroke, and code blue patients in a well-organized and collegial environment. Our team has dedicated resources ready to safely manage and support our provincial Covid-19 response if and when it may be required. |
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Summary
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| Specialty |
Emergency Medicine
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| Province / State |
Prince Edward Island
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| Eligible |
Physician
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| Tagline |
Locum Emergency Physician - Prince County Hospital
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| Start Date |
immediately, see description above, or enquire
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Remuneration
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| Remuneration |
15 shifts per month; and
5 day on 5 days off, a mix of morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight, 7 or 8 hours shifts. C$2,900—C$3,900 per day |
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| Additional Benefits |
Application fees with the Medical Society of PEI and some application fees with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI will be covered.
Cost of return travel to Prince Edward Island based on an economy airfare to a maximum of $2,000. If travelling by car, mileage will be reimbursed as determined by PEI Treasury Board rates and bridge and road tolls reimbursed with submission of receipts. Reimbursement for travel by car is not to exceed the cost of economy airfare. Reimbursement for travel over $2,000 will be considered with prior approval from the Locum Program Coordinator where no other options exist. Option A: $200/day with no receipts; or Option B: Reimbursement for car rental up to $1,400 weekly and/or accommodations up to $300 nightly, with receipts and daily stipend of $50 (no receipts required) to cover incidentals. Car rental and accommodations exceeding the rates indicated above require advance approval by the Locum Program Coordinator. Non-working days: For Options A & B, locums will be reimbursed as per their selected option, where this cost is less than the return travel home on off days. Reimbursement for non-working days will be considered with prior approval from the Locum Program Coordinator. Hospital-based electronic health record system with access to lab and x-ray reports from office may be available. |
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Qualification Requirements
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Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI;
Eligibility for appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging; and FRCP(EM), CCFP (EM), or equivalent experience preferred. Atlantic Registry Starting May 1, 2023, physicians whose primary practice is in Atlantic Canada (and hold a general registration in either PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador) may be eligible to obtain registration to practice in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces via the Atlantic Registry. For more information or to opt-in to the Atlantic Registry, contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island today! Health Care Workers are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as per Health PEI’s Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy. If a new hire is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a medical exemption, they will be required to submit supporting documentation to Employee Health / Wellness and Safety. |
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Institution / Community Information
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| Institution Name |
Prince Edward Island
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| Street Address 1 |
16 Fitzroy Street,3rd floor Sullivan Building, PO Box 2000
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| City / Town |
Charlottetown
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| Country |
Canada
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| Postal / Zip Code |
C1A7N8
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| Institution Description |
Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly-funded health services in Prince Edward Island. The agency operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.
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| Institution Size (Beds) |
unspecified
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| Community Description |
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| Community Size |
unspecified
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| Community Website |
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Geographic location may be approximate
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Contact for Applicants
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| Contact Name |
Health Recruiter
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| Phone |
(902) 368-6414
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Edited on 2024-10-17
