Chatham-Kent has a need for a Rheumatologist within the community. Rheumatologists will have the ability to provide inpatient services at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in addition to their outpatient practice. The Medical Affairs Department can also support in setting up an outpatient practice. 

CKHA’s Department of Internal Medicine includes:

• 12 (level 2) Progressive Care Unit (PCU) beds with dedicated NP 

• CAD clinic for exercise and nuclear stress tests. Plus the TIA clinic 

• ECGs, PFTs, and holter monitors available

• Hospitalist inpatient units, including Rehab and Chronic Care units

• CKHA also has a Paediatics unit that may need consults

The Basics: Call, Payment and Schedule

Currently, the Department of Internal Medicine has a full complement, however, weeks in the program could be given intermittently or by physicians within the program. For scheduled weeks, physicians are scheduled for one week (Monday-Sunday) in the PCU at a time and there is an average of 3 calls per month. Call is evenly split among the department and can be given to physician while on service if preferred. 

CKHA’s Ambulatory Care clinics will also be available on a monthly schedule to physicians to perform minor procedures.

Fee for service payment and call is eligible for HOCC payments made directly to the physician 

Who we’re Looking for

Rheumatologists with inpatient care experience and an independent CPSO license wanted. Awesome people preferred! New grads or upcoming grads are welcome! 

A Bit About CKHA:

• 200 bed community hospital 

• Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pathology, Urology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, ICU/PCU, MRI/CT/Ultrasound/Mammography/X-ray, General Surgery

• Schulich School of Medicine distributed education site, welcoming 100+ medical learners every year

• Hospital EMR is Cerner

Is there more?

Of course – there is a ton to learn! Here are some highlights:

• The PCU has an amazing team of NPs scheduled Monday through Friday

• CKHA’s finance department will bill on your behalf for certain practices

• You’ll also have access to Green Shield Canada health and dental group benefits and complementary EAP counseling for your entire family. 

• OR as a Surgical Assist available and keep all of the FFS billings. 

• Willing to provide supervision for a colleague with a restricted CPSO licence? CKHA will compensate you $250/month for your assistance.