Job Posting
full time Family Practice at Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative
Lindsay, Ontario
Job ID: 427

The City of Kawartha Lakes offers a variety of practice styles for new or established family physicians, i.e. FHO/FHT, CHC, Blended Salary Model, FFS. The benefits to practicing family physicians are innumerable and include: an amicable group of family physicians with varied interests and a commitment to compassionate, comprehensive primary care; opportunities to flexibly integrate skills and working hours; community incentives and relocation support for qualified applicants.

Summary
Specialty
Family Practice
Province / State
Ontario
Employment Type
full time
Eligible
Physician
Resident
IMG
Tagline
Variety of Family Practice Opportunities Available in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Start Date
immediately, see description above, or enquire
Remuneration
Remuneration
FHO, FFS, CCM, Salary, Blended Salary 
Billing / Overhead Split
Approximately 70/30 split for FHO and CCM 
Vacation / CME Leave
Vacation: 4-6 weeks depending on location 
Additional Benefits
Community incentive of $100,000 with a signed four-year Return of Service Agreement 
Qualification Requirements
Education
CCFP, CPSO, 2nd Year Residents may apply 
Experience
Comprehensive primary care, GP/OB, palliative care, long-term care 
Certifications
 
Institution / Community Information
Institution Name
Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative 
Street Address 1
10 Angeline St. North 
Street Address 2
 
City / Town
Lindsay 
Country
Canada 
Postal / Zip Code
K9V 4M8 
 
Institution Description
Working Environment: The “Ross” is an accredited 187 bed community hospital that meets the needs of over a combined 100,000 local citizens and seasonal visitors. A blend of primary and secondary services is provided by a group of family physicians, specialists, and midwives to address the complex needs of our community. Many family physicians provide primary services, either via direct care to inpatients, providing surgical assist, supporting the hospitalist program, providing primary obstetrical or emergency services, according to their professional interest.

How It All Comes Together: A core of general surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, ophthalmologists and obstetricians support a broad range of surgical services. These surgical services are supported by a blend of FRCP and GP anesthetists. A team of internists support a 24/7 ICU and consultation services including a full range of cardiology, GI diagnostic testing, respirology and endocrinology. The “Ross” is a Schedule 1 Mental Health Facility supported by psychiatrists and with an extensive Mental Health Program. Emergency medicine is provided by family physicians (with and without EM designation) for over 30,000 visits per year on a 24/7 basis.

A state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging service is supported by on-site and off-site radiologists, allowing maintenance of 24/7 CT and MRI services.

Specific patient needs are also supported by having an inpatient rehabilitation service, an eight bed palliative care unit, an outpatient dialysis unit, and chronic complex care capability.

Other Programs and Services:
Chronic Disease Clinics Infection Prevention & Control Ontario Telemedicine Network
Spiritual & Religious Care In-Hospital Community Services Women & Child Health Program
Epic Electronic Medical Records (connected to 7 other hospitals in catchment area)
 
Institution Size (Beds)
151+ 
Institution Website
 
Community Description
The City of Kawartha Lakes, located 90 minutes from downtown Toronto and Pearson International Airport, is the rural paradise of south-central Ontario. Encompassing the communities of Bobcaygeon, Coboconk, Fenelon Falls, Kinmount, Lindsay, Omemee and Woodville, the City boasts both small town charm and cottage country beauty.

With over 250 lakes and rivers, as well as links to the Trent-Severn Waterway, the City of Kawartha Lakes is a well-established tourist area with a myriad of year-round recreational activities. There is also a strong agriculture and business sector. Complimentary to these are a variety of cultural amenities including The Lindsay Gallery and FLATO Academy Theatre (Lindsay), Kawartha Settlers’ Village, the Boyd Museum and Globus Theatre (Bobcaygeon) and The Grove Theatre and Maryboro Lodge (Fenelon Falls).

The City of Kawartha Lakes offers a variety of educational opportunities with a public and separate school system. For post-secondary education, Lindsay is home to Fleming College’s Frost Campus, with Trent University and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology only a short distance away.
 
Community Size
51-500k 
Community Website
   
 
Geographic location may be approximate
Contact for Applicants
Contact Name
Cindy Snider, Recruitment & Rentention Coordinator 
Phone
705-328-6098 
Fax
705-328-6092 
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Published on 2008-10-15
Edited on 2025-06-18