Internal Medicine Physician

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Salary: As per Memorandum of Agreement

Competition Number: VAC0003159

Posted Date: 2024-10-30

Closing Date: Open until filled.

ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICES

We are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.

At NL Health Services, we believe that our people — employees, doctors and volunteers — make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.

If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Eastern Rural Zone invites applications for two (2) permanent full-time General Internists within the Internal Medicine Program at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, NL.

The successful candidates will work collaboratively with family physicians and other specialists to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patients in clinic settings, consultations, inpatient care, and on-call coverage. Outpatient assessments take place at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital and 5 Coish Place, with space shared with other specialists.

The collaborative model of care at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital involves the Hospitalist on-call, Inpatient Nurse Practitioner, and Internists. All Internal Medicine and Hospitalist ER consultations are handled by the on-call Internist, who will conduct the initial consultation and outline a treatment plan. The NP and Hospitalist are responsible for all floor issues and rounds, working collaboratively with the Internist. After hours, the Hospitalist is responsible for floor pages. The Internist on-call is responsible for patients admitted until they are handed over to the Hospitalist in the morning. ICU remains the responsibility of the Internist. On-call including holidays and weekends is shared equitably among site General Internists.

Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital provides services to a catchment area of approximately 20,000 people. The hospital has 41 acute care beds including palliative care, medical/surgical, obstetrics, pediatric, and ICU beds, as well as 9 ER beds and 44 long-term care beds. Services include anesthesia, chemotherapy, family practice, general surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, ICU/Cardiac, internal medicine, laboratory, palliative care, pathology, pediatrics, psychiatry, radiology, respiratory therapy, ultrasonography, and 24-hour emergency (Category A). Visiting clinics include neurology and ophthalmology.

Work Environment

Clarenville is a vibrant service centre in eastern Newfoundland offering an exceptional quality of life. The town is near a national park, downhill and cross-country ski lodges, two golf courses, and hunting and fishing opportunities. Community amenities include a stadium, swimming pool, theatre, soccer pitch, running track, softball fields, playgrounds, hiking trails, and snowmobile trails. For more information visit: https://clarenville.ca/

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD) with specialist training
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Internal Medicine (or equivalent)
• Eligible for and maintain licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)
• Must satisfy credentialing and privilege requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Internal Medicine services
• Conduct initial consultations and outline treatment plans for all Internal Medicine and Hospitalist ER referrals
• Provide ICU coverage and oversight
• Participate in outpatient assessments at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital and 5 Coish Place
• Receive consultations from the Emergency Department, family medicine community physicians, and other primary health care providers
• Participate in on-call coverage shared equitably among site General Internists including weekends and holidays
• Work collaboratively with Hospitalists, Nurse Practitioners, and the broader interdisciplinary team
• Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

REMUNERATION

Remuneration will be either salaried in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador, or Fee-For-Service in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) Payment Schedule, commensurate with level of experience. Remuneration model will be discussed and confirmed with the successful candidate. On-call is billable to the Medical Care Plan (MCP).

Benefits Include:

• Annual Leave — 20 working days
• Family Leave, Parental Leave, Education Leave, Sick Leave
• 9 paid statutory holidays + Compensatory Leave
• Employer-Sponsored RRSP
• Group Insurance — Basic Life, AD&D, Supplementary Health, Group Travel, Vision Care

Available Incentives:

• Retention Bonus — CAD 4,000 after 12 months, CAD 8,000 after 24 months, CAD 12,000 after 36 months
• Free housing accommodation for the first 3 months of employment
• Relocation assistance contingent on a 24-month return-in-service agreement — https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/
• Provincial incentives — https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/#all-incentives

HOW TO APPLY

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications via our careers webpage: Apply here

For more information, please contact:

[email protected]

LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

• https://workinhealthnl.ca/
• https://www.nlhealthservices.ca/

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.