Family Physician - Anesthesia (Contract)

Job Description

The community of Estevan, located in Southeast Saskatchewan is actively recruiting a family medicine physician with enhanced anesthesia skills to support anesthesia needs in Estevan and Weyburn. In addition to providing 1-2 days/week of anesthesia services, the successful candidate has the opportunity to provide additional services such as community primary health care, inpatient and long-term care, and emergency room. As a member of the surgical services team, the candidate will provide their equitable share of on call for anesthesia services in a 1:3 rotation .

St. Joseph's in Estevan is a fully accredited Hospital with two operating theaters, a labor and delivery ward, a 24-hour emergency room, an inpatient unit, a diagnostic imaging department with a CT scanner and a dialysis unit. Additional information on St. Joseph’s Hospital can be found .

This position will remain open until filled and may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Relocation Package

The successful candidate may be eligible for:

• Relocation funding (return of service required) – please inquire for details.
• which provides up to a maximum of $75,000 over three years to family medicine residents, and those pursuing R3 programs who will work full-time in rural, regional, or northern Saskatchewan
• The which provides up to $200,000 over five years to family physicians practicing, or returning to practice, in rural and remote communities in Saskatchewan
• The , which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year

The offers an attractive recruitment package. Details discussed directly with candidates; inquire for details.

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be professional, have excellent communication skills, and thrive in a team-based environment with a commitment to patient and family-centered care in addition to the below qualifications:

• Certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
• Acceptable enhanced training in anesthesia (i.e. 3rd-year residency in family practice anesthesia)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Successful Saskatchewan health Authority (SHA) credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector
• Current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Benefits

The SMA provides members with various , each with its own criteria and features.