At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical services and teach medical students while supporting the Hospital@Home Program.
- Company: The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa, leaders in medical education and research.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation, health benefits, and an academic appointment at the Faculty of Medicine.
- Other info: Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; bilingual candidates preferred.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team making a real impact in patient care and medical education.
- Qualifications: MD degree, experience in Hospital@Home model, and eligibility for certification in General Internal Medicine.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Department of Medicine and the Division of General Internal Medicine of The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa are seeking to recruit Locums in the division of General Internal Medicine to support our growing Hospital@Home Program.
The Division of General Internal Medicine comprises of 30 full-time and 25 part-time General Internal Medicine specialists with a range of expertise. The General Internal Medicine inpatient team staffs 6 traditional Clinical Teaching Units, 3 non-traditional teaching teams, and 4 consultation services. We have a dedicated Obstetrical Medicine service as well as a Point of Care Ultrasound Service. The division supports academic work with a part-time research assistant, work-in-progress research rounds, and administrative support. We offer robust ambulatory care opportunities in various clinics aligned with the interests of a diverse academic GIM service such as perioperative medicine, general medicine, liver disease, vascular risk reduction, and obstetrical medicine.
The Ottawa Hospital is a 1445-bed tertiary-care hospital serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec at three main inpatient sites (Civic, General, Heart Institute) and one ambulatory centre (Riverside). The hospital provides approximately 67,450 inpatient admissions, 178,200 emergency visits and one million ambulatory care visits annually.
Ground-breaking medical research is conducted through The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI). We rank among the top 4 hospitals in Canada for Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funded research and overall research funding. Over 2,300 researchers, trainees, and staff contribute to a highly productive research environment, generating more than 2,200 scientific publications annually, including many high-impact studies.
The Department of Medicine is a research-intensive Department. Currently, 24 members hold a Canada Research Chair or a University Research Chair. The Department receives approximately $60 million per year in external research funding and members publish approximately 1200 peer-reviewed publications annually.
The Faculty of Medicine is a nationally recognized leader in medical education and research, contributing significantly to the University of Ottawa’s standing among Canada’s top research-intensive universities. The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English/French) university in the world, and the Faculty of Medicine is the first and largest bilingual medical school in Canada.
The City of Ottawa offers a vibrant, multicultural, and bilingual environment with access to diverse cultural, recreational, and outdoor activities, making it an excellent place to live and work.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform clinical services, teach and supervise medical students and residents. Part-time appointments require one week in four and full-time appointments require two weeks in four. Responsibilities include assessing inpatients for suitability for the Hospital@Home Program and daily virtual visits with patients in the program. There may be opportunity for permanent full or part-time appointments in the future.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Hospital@Home model of care. The successful candidate must hold an MD degree; be a member of, or be eligible to be a member of, the Canadian Medical Protective Association; have or be eligible for certification in General Internal Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and have, or be eligible for, licensure in Ontario. The successful candidate will be eligible to hold an academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer at the University of Ottawa.
The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital are bilingual institutions and therefore in the case of potentially successful candidates of equal ability, a bilingual (French/English) candidate would be preferred.
Job Benefits
Locum appointments are for a period of one year and include an academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa. Compensation for this position may be derived from a variety of sources, including clinical billings (fee-for-service), salary support through an Alternative Funding Plan (AFP), and honoraria or stipends. Eligible physicians may also participate in available health and welfare benefit programs, including extended health, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.
Additional Information
The Department of Medicine is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our living, learning, and work environments. We encourage qualified applicants from all groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity to apply. Upon request, accommodations are available throughout the selection process.
Please note Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contacts
Please forward a 1-2 page letter of intent, 3 references (who will not be contacted without permission) and a CV to Dr Krista Wooller, Head Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa at domcareers@toh.ca.
Locum – General Internal Medicine in Ottawa employer: Department of Medicine
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