Orthopedic Surgeon

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Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

Lakeridge Health is currently inviting applications for a Full-Time surgeon to join a team of 13 orthopedic surgeons providing comprehensive care in Foot and ankle surgery. The successful candidate will treat patients with disorders of the foot and ankle. Providing general trauma care for the corporation with an emphasis on lower extremity trauma is an essential part of this position. The call is shared amongst the members of the group. You will have teaching opportunities through the Lakeridge Health partnership with Queens University. Lakeridge Health offers many administrative options for those interested in pursuing physician leadership positions.

Requirements:

• The candidate must hold a fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must hold an independent practice licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery is required.

Position Start Date: The position start date is May 1.

How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a CV and contact information for three referees to: Dr. Samir Chhabra, Chief, Division of Orthopedic Surgery. Email: mdcv@lh.ca. Fax: (905) 721-4784. Tel: (905) 576-8711 x 13202

Application Closing Date: March 31, 2024.

Lakeridge Health will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact the Medical Affairs Office at mdcv@lh.ca. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID-19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.