CLINICAL CARDIOLOGIST

Sault Area Hospital is seeking recruitment of a clinical cardiologist to complement a growing team of cardiac specialists in our community. This individual will bring a focus on ambulatory cardiology and non-invasive diagnostics. The ideal candidate may also have special training and expertise in one of the following; heart function, cardiac imaging, nuclear cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology and pacing, cardiac intensive care, or cardiac prevention and rehabilitation. Specialized skills will be viewed as a strategic asset for the program and region, and corresponding opportunities to participate both clinically and with program development will be created to align the position with those specialized skills.

Perched on the St. Mary’s River, Sault Ste. Marie seamlessly blends urban amenities with nature’s beauty, bridging Lake Huron and Lake Superior at the Canada-United States border. This dynamic city offers rich cultural experiences, year-round outdoor activities, and an esteemed school system. Whether indulging in arts or embarking on wilderness adventures, there’s something for everyone. Plus, with connectivity ensured by multiple Canadian and American airlines, Sault Ste. Marie stands as a convenient, vibrant destination.

Sault Area Hospital (SAH), a state-of-the-art, up-to-300-bed facility that opened in 2011, serves the city and the District of Algoma, supporting a catchment population of approximately 115,000. SAH offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including the Algoma District Cancer Program and a Regional Renal Program, along with full diagnostic support featuring a 1.5 Tesla MRI and two CT Scanners.

The internal medicine program is represented by specialists in cardiology, critical care, dermatology, gastroenterology, general internal medicine, geriatrics, hematology, infectious diseases, medical oncology, nephrology, respirology and rheumatology.  Additionally, there is diagnostic imaging support which includes state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla MRI and two CT Scanners with access to interventional DI.  The hospital supports a full-time pulmonary function lab, endoscopy unit, nuclear medicine and ultrasonography.  Sault Area Hospital has a medicine program comprised of a hospitalist program, general internal medicine unit, ED medical consults and a follow-up clinic.

Candidates should have fellowship credentials from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or be exam-eligible.  Eligibility for an independent practise license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is a requisite.

Engage in academia with an affiliation to NOSM University and mentor medical students and residents.  Embrace research opportunities, supported by the Sault Ste. Marie Academic Medical Association.

The Sault Ste. Marie Physician Recruitment and Retention Program provides a relocation allowance in addition to a generous Ministry of Health Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative of $83,000 over four years.  Join the Northern Specialist Alternate Payment Plan, a highly enticing opportunity for those interested in practising in the North. 

Interested applicants please contact:  Tasha Varpio, Manager, Sault Ste. Marie Physician Recruitment & Retention Program.  Phone: (***-***-**** (🔒 Premium) E-mail: ***@sah.on.ca (🔒 Premium).  Please visit our website:  www.saultmed.ca