Sensenbrenner Hospital is a modern, fully accredited 68-bed teaching hospital serving Kapuskasing (population 8,600) and a surrounding regional catchment area of approximately 11,000. Located in Northern Ontario, the community offers a welcoming small-town environment with access to essential services and strong natural surroundings ideal for year-round outdoor activities.

We are currently seeking Emergency Department locum physicians to support general coverage needs within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Locum physicians are supported through the Northern Specialist Locum Program (NSLP), which provides reimbursement for eligible travel, accommodations, and sessional rates in accordance with program guidelines. Fully furnished housing may be available when required.

Emergency Department coverage includes day, night, and 24-hour shifts, with an average patient volume of approximately 30 patients per 24-hour period. Physicians work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including hospitalists and various specialty and allied health supports, ensuring strong in-hospital backup and collaborative care.

Additional regional specialty and diagnostic support is available through established referral partnerships and virtual care services when required.

Why Work With Us?

Locum Support: Accommodations and travel expenses are reimbursed through the Northern Specialist Locum Program (NSLP), in accordance with program guidelines.

Travel Time is also reimbursed as per the NSLP Guidelines.

1 sessional (3-5 hours = $ 507.61

2 sessionals (6-8 hours) = $ 1,015.22

3 sessionals (9-12 hours) = $ 1,522.83

Convenient Housing: Locums have access to fully furnished apartments when they are available in a newly constructed building directly across from the hospital. We charge the locum and they are then reimbursed by NSLP.

Comfort On-Call: ED physicians have access to dedicated on-call rooms.

Shift Options: Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM 24-Hour Shift: 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Shadow billing is 10% during the week and 25% weekends and holidays. ED volume is approximately 30 patients per 24-hour shift, occasionally reaching higher on busier days. In-Hospital Support: A Hospitalist is available daily from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM for admissions. After-hours admissions are managed by Emergency physicians until the Hospitalist resumes care in the morning.

Our medical staff includes: 3 General Surgeons 2 GP Anesthetist 1 General Internist 8 Family Physicians (2 with OB coverage) You’ll work in a collaborative, team-based environment where experienced colleagues are always available for support. There is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department Monday to Friday.

Sensenbrenner Hospital is registered as part of the peer to peer program for the Emergency Department.

Available Services: Diagnostic Imaging (including CT) Lab Services ECG Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy & Respiratory Therapy Chemotherapy Virtual Critical Care for critically ill patients For advanced specialty care, we maintain strong partnerships with: Timmins and District Hospital (Ortho, ENT, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry) Health Sciences North and CritiCall Ontario Travel: Locums typically fly into Timmins Airport, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive northwest to Kapuskasing. rewrite it but just in general covrage