Emergency Room Physician
Job Description
The Dr. F. H Wigmore Regional Hospital requires the services of 1 part-time (0.5 FTE) Emergency Room Physician. As part of the Emergency Medicine team, the physician will be responsible for providing clinical medical services to individuals presenting to the emergency department.
The successful candidate will work with a team of 7 physicians to provide on-site coverage in the Emergency Department at the Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital on a 24 hour, 7 day-a-week basis. The ER Physician will serve as an important member of an integrated team at the Hospital and will collaborate with others across the provincial health system to advance the Emergency Department Waits and Patient Flow Initiative.
Relocation Package
The successful candidate may be eligible for (depending on program requirements and eligibility):
- The Emergency Medicine Recruitment and Retention Incentive up to $200,000 over five years
- The Specialist Recruitment Incentive program, which provides $30,000 to an eligible specialist that establishes a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in a Saskatchewan community.
- The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 to $14,000 per year
Job Qualifications
Candidates are expected to provide a high quality emergency medical service and demonstrate relevant emergency room experience and certification (minimum of ACLS, ATLS, PALS and ECG Interpretation).
The successful candidate must also be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan and have current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage. In accordance with Canadian Foreign Worker requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.
Benefits
The Saskatchewan Medical Association provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.
Additional Information
The Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital opened in October 2015 and was built using Lean philosophy and a collaborative team based care model. A new model of care sees health professionals and support staff serving patients in a building designed to bring services to the patient as promptly and effectively as possible.