Anesthetist- Department of Medicine - Full Time Opportunities Available

Position Summary

The successful candidate(s) will be joining a group of 10 anesthesiologists and provide anaesthesia services at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH).

In addition to providing general anesthetics for services including general surgery, ENT, gynecology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, urology and ophthalmology, the successful candidate will possess experience in managing pediatric and obstetrical cases. Other responsibilities will include pre-admission clinic consultations, administrating sedation in the endoscopy suite and providing support for difficult cases in the emergency department. Opportunity for ultrasound guided regional anesthesia and for participation in anaesthesia procedure clinic for chronic pain management exists for candidates with adequate training.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

On-Call:
Provision of average of 1 in 10 on-call.

Administrative and Quality:
§Participation in strategic planning and program development of anesthesia related services.
§ Participation in ongoing quality improvement and safety activities related to anaesthesia care.
§ Participation in hospital committees pertaining to speciality and as required by the credentialed staff by-laws.
§ Efficient use of resources.

Utilization:
§ Provide a central role for prioritization of after hour cases.

REMUNERATION:
§ Alternative Payment Plan (APP)
§ HOCC for on-call

Qualifications

Education:
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) unrestricted license that allows the physician to fulfil the requirements of this position.
• Fellowship in Anaesthesia recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), or
• GP Anaesthesia training provided by a recognised Canadian university program.

Experience:
• Open to recent graduates, preference given to candidate with experience

Competencies (RCPSC CanMEDS Competency Framework):
• Function effectively as a consultant, integrating all of the CanMEDS roles to provide optimal, ethical and patient-centred medical care;
• Establish and maintain clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to your practice;
• Perform complete and appropriate assessments of patients;
• Use preventive and therapeutic interventions effectively;
• Demonstrate proficient and appropriate use of procedural skills, both diagnostic and therapeutic;
• Seek appropriate consultation from other health professionals, recognizing the limits of their expertise.



This posting will remain open until filled. For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Melanie Delion, Senior Human Resources Business Partner at mdelion@osmh.on.ca.

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.