Internist

Internist

The Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) is looking for a Locum Internist to join our medical team.

HGH is a family and patient-centred bilingual regional hospital. As the majority of the population we serve is francophone, fluency in both French and English is a requirement.

Our team of over 200 physicians and 800 employees is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services and relies on teamwork, innovation, and leadership.

Number of positions: 1

Start date and schedules: flexible

Clinical Setting and Duties

Our team is currently composed of six Internists. The Locum Internist will work in the Ambulatory Care Clinics. Most of the work is done in person with a percentage that can be done virtually depending on personal preference.

There is also an opportunity to work in the Intensive Care Unit providing basic Level 2 basic care (non-invasive ventilation, High flow, BIPAP, CPAP), certain advanced Level 2 ICU care, such as arterial line monitoring and vasoactive/inotropic IV medications. Working in basic cardiac unit care as well as the Hospitalist Department are also options.

HGH Emergency Department receives over 55,000 visits per year. The hospital has 6-bed Intensive Care Unit, 38-bed Medicine-Surgery Unit and 18-bed Complex Continuing Care Unit.

• HGH provides attractive benefits such as zero overhead expenses and the opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art, newly constructed ambulatory care building. The booking clerks book all tests, follow-ups, and consults for you.
• Our newly renovated hospital and ICU can count on a multitude of hospital-based medical specialities (including cardiology, GIM, surgery, OBGYN, neurology, GI, etc.), and allied health professionals (Respiratory Therapists 12/24h, Physiotherapy, OT, etc.). We have access to 24/7 CT scans, MRIs, upper-lower endoscopies, TTE and TEE, among others.
• Our Intensive Care Unit’s team is composed of four internal medicine specialists and one anesthesiologist. The ICU team provides a 24/7 coverage model with Level 2 basic ICU care (non-invasive ventilation, High flow, BIPAP, CPAP), certain advanced Level 2 ICU care such as arterial line monitoring and vasoactive/inotropic IV medications, and basic cardiac unit care.

Qualifications

• Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (residents/fellows/FRCPC in internal medicine or other subspecialities)
• Independent practice license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

About HGH

In 2022, we completed a major redevelopment project that transformed our local community hospital into a full-service regional hospital thanks to a $200 million investment in infrastructure, medical equipment and cutting-edge technology.

HGH is a proud member of The Atlas Alliance, which has enabled us to adopt the Epic Health Information System and its electronic medical record (EMR), resulting in increased efficiency and patient safety. As a member of The Atlas Alliance, we maintain educational and working partnerships with The Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Heart Institute.

HGH is located in the town of Hawkesbury, Ontario, on the Ottawa River, providing the perfect work/life balance with beautiful scenery and all necessary amenities. If you are seeking a rural hospital that is easily commutable from the city, Hawkesbury is only an hour’s drive from both Montreal and Ottawa.

Apply Now

If you are a passionate medical professional looking to work in a supportive and vibrant environment, we encourage you to apply.

Please send your CV to Medical Affairs via email at physicianrecruitment@hgh.ca.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Medical Affairs at 613-632-1111, extension 31001.

Programs and Services

HGH has 100 inpatient beds and provides more than 40 specialized medical clinics for residents of Prescott-Russell and surrounding region. For a list of clinics, departments and services, visit the page Refer a patient.

Medical Team

To view the list of physicians and medical specialists, visit the page Medical Team.