Full time OB GYN

We are recruiting a full-time OBGYN to join our team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH). We are a group of four generalists, attending approximately 700 deliveries each year.

STEGH is a level 2A hospital with full pediatric and anesthesia support. We also provide consultative services to midwives. Interested physicians could start as a locum, with the option to transition to a permanent position.

The position is available immediately, and offers:

• Ample OR time (2 days per month)
• Newly built operating rooms (2018), with access to laparoscopy and hysteroscopy
• Home call, one week day and one weekend a month
• Access to Ambulatory Care for minor procedures, such as LEEPs
• Opportunity to teach and mentor residents and medical students through Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University

The ideal candidate is:

• FRCSC certified
• Registered with CPSO
• Canadian Citizen/Permanent resident
• Interested in minimally invasive gynecology or urogynecology (considered an asset)

Why St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital? STEGH is renowned for its culture of compassion, respect, and spirit of innovation with the primary goal of delivering high quality care. In 2022, STEGH was honoured locally as Employer of the Year and was named one of the Worlds Best Hospitals according to Newsweek.

STEGH operates as a 179-bed hospital offering a full range of emergency, medical, critical care and mental health services. Over the past seven years, STEGH has expanded with the addition of a new North building that houses four impressive Operating Rooms and two procedural rooms dedicated to surgical care. The hospital's Emergency Department, also housed in the North building, consistently achieves some of the shortest wait times in the province.

Discover St. Thomas and Elgin County Nestled just 25 km south of London, St. Thomas is a hidden gem in the heart of southwestern Ontario. With the recent opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Facility and the Volkswagen Battery Cell Factory under construction, Elgin County is poised for significant growth, with its population projected to increase by 25-40% by 2046.

Elgin County, along with London-Middlesex, is at the forefront of sustainable supportive housing initiatives, enhancing the quality of life for its residents. As a small city strategically positioned between larger urban areas, St. Thomas presents impressive housing potential that is attracting both homebuyers and investors. The city boasts picturesque landscapes, a rich history, and a vibrant community spirit, offering a perfect blend of small-town warmth and modern amenities.

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