Laryngologist

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) - Saskatoon and University Saskatchewan, Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology seek a team-oriented and professional Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon (FRCSC) specialist with subspecialty training in laryngology or a Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon (FRCSC) who has interest in laryngology, to be a part of our dynamic and expanding Division in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The specialist will join us in an independent full-time, fee-for-service position in a community-based Otorhinolaryngology practice. Saskatoon's Otolaryngology division currently includes excellent specialists with diverse sub-specialty interests. Otolaryngology services are based out of the St. Paul's Hospital, which is the trauma centre and represents all major specialties and general pediatrics.

General ENT Call Coverage is a shared requirement for the position and is currently 1:7. Successful candidates would be eligible for any on-call retainer consistent with the Specialist Emergency Coverage Program.

Compensation details - Fee for Service
Benefits - Responsibility of the Physician
Location of Practice - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Language of Work - English

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates will hold certification in Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be in good standing and eligible for provisional or regular licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) and practice in Saskatchewan.

This individual should be a team-player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff, and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family centered care.

Benefits

Responsibility of the physician.

Additional Information

The City-Saskatoon Shines - With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 340,000+, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, offering non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.

The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

University of Saskatchewan (USask) - The beautiful USask campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. USask is dedicated to continued learning and is a partner in the growing educational needs of medical students and residents from the College of Medicine. It is a research-intensive institution with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training. The Department of Surgery has distributed training sites in Saskatoon and Regina.

The successful applicant is expected to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Surgery in the Saskatoon Area.

To Apply - The SHA supports a shared commitment to a representative workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada

Interested candidates, please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs - Suite 6740 - Royal University Hospital
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca

The start date for this position is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.