The Department of Pathology at Health PEI has locum opportunities to provide support to our laboratory team of six Pathologists, one Hematopathologist, two Clinical Chemists, and one Medical Microbiologist.

NOTE: This locum opportunity will remain open for an indefinite period.

Working in PEI is a unique and rewarding setting since it provides a small town feel with a variety of specimens but the opportunity to work at a provincial level. While Health PEI is a multi-site facility, the pathologists are predominantly located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, PE, which is a 243-bed facility providing emergency, surgical, inpatient and ambulatory care services. Pathologists rotate (one week in six) at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside, PE, which is a 45-minute drive from Charlottetown.

The candidate must have the ability to sign out surgical and cytology specimens. Additional assets include sign out of hematopathology specimens and performing autopsies. Fellowship training in cytology or surgical pathology would be an asset. The position requires strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact well with laboratory and administrative staff, and clinicians.

The successful applicant must be eligible for an unrestricted license to practice in Prince Edward Island and be a fellow or eligible for fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada. Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is also mandatory.

Hours of Work

• Regular office access Monday-Friday up to 37.5 hours/week.

Remuneration

Remuneration Options
• Contract Hourly rate of $267.00 in accordance with Physician Services Agreement; or
• Fee For Service based on the tariff of fees in the Physician Services Agreement

Incentives

OOP Short Term Locum –
Travelling from outside of PEI *Short term offerings – 1-10 days worked per month – Reimbursement of the MCC-AMR Application Fee and PEI Application Fee – Reimbursement of the cost of locum license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI. – Coverage of registration fees with the Medical Society of PEI.

Locums coming from out of province and who are not Island residents are also eligible for the following:

- Coverage of accommodations during the length of the locum stay on Prince Edward Island, up to a maximum of $300 per night or $200 without receipts. – $100 per day living expense stipend will be provided for the days worked during the locum period. – Paid actual travel time ($50/hour) from home province to Prince Edward Island and return will be covered. – Cost of one return travel to Prince Edward Island based on an economy airfare to a maximum of $2,000. If traveling by car, mileage will be reimbursed as determined by PEI Treasury Board Policy and bridge and road tolls reimbursed with submission of receipts. Reimbursement for travel by car is not to exceed the cost of economy airfare. – Coverage of car rental up to $1400 per week with receipts.

OOP Long Term Locums –
Travelling from outside of PEI *Working at least 10 days a month for no less than 6 months
with a defined start and end date – Reimbursement of the MCC-AMR Application Fee and PEI Application Fee costs with Physicians Apply; – Reimbursement of cost of license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI. – Coverage of dues with Medical Society of PEI.

Locums coming from out of province and who are not Island residents are also eligible for the following:

- Accommodations:
o 10 + days coverage per month – up to $5000 per month with receipts or $3000 per month without receipts. – $50 per day living expense stipend will be provided for the days worked during the locum period. – Paid actual travel time ($50/hour) from home province to Prince Edward Island and return will be covered. – Cost of one return travel to Prince Edward Island based on an economy airfare to a maximum of $2,000 with receipts. If traveling by car, mileage will be reimbursed as determined by PEI Treasury Board Policy and bridge and road tolls reimbursed with submission of receipts. Reimbursement for travel by car is not to exceed the cost of economy airfare. – Coverage of car rental up to $1400 per week with receipts.
Certifications and Eligibility Requirements

• Fellowship training in cytology or surgical pathology considered an asset;
• FRCPC or eligibility for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada(link is external) Certification;
• Eligibility for an unrestricted licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island (link is external);
• Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging; and
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is also mandatory.

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.