BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO

We are recruiting LOCUM EMERGENCY MEDICINE physicians to join our team at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Family Physicians (with or without the plus-one EM certification) provide Emergency Medicine services through an AFA in our busy Emergency Department, which sees over 22,000 visits annually.  FRCP physicians eligible as well.

South Muskoka Memorial Hospital is a 59-bed hospital serving 35,000 local residents and 75,000 seasonal residents. Our tourist population grows to a million in the summer when people take advantage of our lakes and rivers or visit the world-renowned Algonquin Provincial Park.

Description:

• Shift hours currently scheduled for 8-1400; 12-1800; 16-2200; 2200-0800
• A robust backup system (second-on-call) us in place

Requirements

• CPSO Licence
• CCFP, CCFP-EM, or FRCP
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and ATLS are encouraged

Support

• New physician mentorship (may be eligible for provincially sponsored program)
• Robust backup system
• Five-bed Level 2 ICU - covered by Internists and Surgeons
• RT Support
• Local consults are provided by General Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Urology, GP Anaesthesia, GP OB and Palliative Care.
• Psychiatry support is available in the region, mainly from colleagues in Orillia
• Orthopedics support is available in Barrie, Orillia and Collingwood
• Pediatric support is available in Orillia
• Cardiology available in Barrie, including for STEMI transfers/PCI
• District Stroke Centre is in nearby Huntsville
• On-site laboratory services, X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound, ECHO, Mammography, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Therapy; Dialysis & Chemotherapy are on-site in Huntsville
• MRI available in Orillia

Remuneration:

• AFA (Alternate Funding Arrangement)
• Pay grid and more details available on request (increased in 2026)

Other opportunities

• Family medicine clinic opportunities are available in the community
• GP/Hospitalist shifts 

About Bracebridge

Bracebridge is known as “The Heart of the Muskoka,” a world-famous region known for its cottages, resorts, and natural beauty. With an active population of almost 20,000 permanent residents, the community provides an attractive combination of economic opportunities, urban facilities, and services, as well as a highly desirable and vibrant lifestyle.

Bracebridge celebrated its 150th Anniversary in 2025.

For more information, please contact:

David Gravelle

Health Human Resources Recruiter

Muskoka and Area Ontario Health Team

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https://maoht.ca/recruitment/

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