Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologist, Hawkesbury, Ontario

The Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) is looking for a full-time RCPSC-certified Gastroenterologist to join its dynamic team to provide inpatient and outpatient general gastroenterology (GI) and hepatology Subspecialty GI training through a recognized hepatology fellowship program is an asset.

HGH is a family and patient-centred bilingual regional hospital. We provide essential services to the residents of Prescott-Russell and the surrounding regions including Quebec. 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 1 full-time Gastroenterologist. We work in collaboration with the HGH General Surgery group composed of 4 general surgeons and The Ottawa Hospital Gastroenterology group.

• HGH provides attractive benefits such as no overhead expenses for administrative support (shared endoscopy and clinic scheduling clerk) and ambulatory clinic resources with dedicated nursing for patient rooming. In addition, we provide the opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art, newly constructed ambulatory care building.
•  HGH has 2 state-of-the-art, newly built endoscopy suites that function 5 days per week within our operating room.
•  Endoscopy time includes 2 days per week.
•  A minimum of 2 clinic days are available per week.
•  On-call requirements include weekday, daytime inpatient GI consult service. We require on-call coverage for roughly one weekend every 5 weeks and weeknight on-call availability with frequency to be negotiated. No general internal medicine call is required.

Qualifications

• Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Gastroenterology.
• Independent practice license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and have Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) coverage.

Incentives

• Rural incentives and relocation bonuses apply to full-time recruits totaling approximately $86,500 over a 4-year period for Canadian citizens and permanent residents as per the Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRRI). 
• https://www.ontario.ca/document/northern-health-programs/northern-and-rural-recruitment-and-retention-initiative

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 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.