CKHA operates two 24/7 Emergency Departments at sites in Chatham and Wallaceburg with annual visits that are approximately 40,000 and 15,000 visits respectively. Members of the Department work at both sites giving them a chance to use different skillsets.
CKHA is a 200-bed hospital that offers a full range of medical and diagnostic services including CT, MRI, and 24- hour laboratory, diagnostic imaging and respiratory therapy services. We also offer specialty services in Internal Medicine, ENT, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Anesthesia, Psychiatry, Urology and OB/GYN.

The Basics: Call, Payment and Schedule

Generous remuneration is provided through our Emergency Department’s AFA. Hourly rates vary from $150 to $201 per hour. Cover a HOCC (Hospital On Call Coverage) shift and you will receive a daily coverage rate of $497.74 for either ED site as on call. On top of this, if you are called in to cover a shift, you are able to bill Special Visit Premium codes as shadow billing, and recoup additional funds upwards of 37% (Chatham) and 10% (Wallaceburg).

Generous financial recruitment incentives ($$$) are currently being offered for fulltime recruits.

Want to pair your ED shifts with a family practice or Hospitalist work?

No problem! We live by fair and equitable scheduling where vacation is expected and supported. We agree that work/life balance is super important, so feel free to build your career the way you want with CKHA. We can offer you a small handful of shifts per month or if you want to work full-time in ED, we can offer up to 120 shifts per year between our sites. The scheduled shifts range anywhere from 8-14 hours, with the option to do a back-to-back 10+14 hour shift in Wallaceburg. The choice is yours!

Who we’re Looking for

Physicians with Emergency Medicine experience wanted. Awesome people preferred! Family docs and new grads welcome. Preference will be given to candidates with CCFP (EM), but it’s not required. ACLS, ATLS and PALS certification is a must, but CKHA offers these courses for physicians so we can hook you up if you need a refresher.

Resources Available to You

CKHA has a number of in house supports accessible 24/7 or throughout the week. These supports include:
-Consults in house for services for Internal Medicine, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Anaesthesia, Pathology, Radiology and Psychiatry
-Palliative Care Nurses
-Respiratory Therapists
-Physical Therapists
-Spiritual Care
-Pharmacists
-PAN Nurses

Is there more?

Of course – there is a ton to learn! Here are some highlights:
-Mentorship shifts available
-Earn some extra dough by becoming an Adjunct Professor with Western University and teach the next generation of medical students and residents your craft.
-Surgical Assist with FFS billings available
-Access to Green Shield Canada health and dental group benefits and complementary EAP counseling for your entire family

A little Bit More About Our Community:

Located at the southern tip of Ontario (but only 3 hours from Toronto and 1 hour to Detroit), Chatham isn’t called the banana belt of Canada for nothing! In 2021, Chatham-Kent was ranked #27 on Maclean’s list of Best Communities in Canada, and we were featured as the #1 Growth City in 2022 on U-Haul’s Top 25 Growth Cities in Canada list —so even if you don’t trust us yet, there’s some solid proof out there!
Chatham-Kent is home to over 23 unique communities, each providing their own lifestyle options for people of all ages. Located between Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair, Chatham-Kent covers a large geographical area and offers a warm Ontario climate, close proximity to water, beautiful natural scenery, and competitive house prices. The average price of homes sold in 2023 was $428,588, making home ownership more of a reality in CK. We’re excited to welcome you!

Those interested in learning more about the community, the hospital or locum opportunities, contact Nicole Sulman at 519-352-6400 ex. 6083 or Nsulman@ckha.on.ca to chat about building your career, your way.