Emergency Physician

Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Physicians trained in Canada and the United States are encouraged to apply. We also welcome other qualified international applicants who are licensure-eligible. Work permit assistance is available if needed..

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The Opportunity

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is recruiting full-time and part-time Emergency Physicians (EPs) to join a busy, high-acuity Emergency Department serving approximately 87,000 patient visits each year. This fast- paced environment offers impressive case complexity across all age groups and acuity levels, providing a dynamic and professionally rewarding practice in a community known for its exceptional quality of life. Expect robust team overlap; our scheduling model prioritizes support. The department is staffed by 32 full and part-time EPs. Coverage is 24/7 with up to 12 scheduled shifts per 24 hour period, which means double coverage on midnights and that there may be up to six (6) EPs on at one time. Shifts are divided fairly amongst the EPs with the exception of locums, who are exempt from midnights for the first three (3) to six (6) months. Shifts are six (6) to eight and a half (8.5) hours in length. We are committed to clinical excellence. Our team participates in monthly high-fidelity simulation sessions and educational rounds, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives. We also organize and host an annual Kawartha Emergency Medicine conference. We are affiliated with Queen’s University and are an educational site for the CCFP (EM) residents and the Queens CCFP residency program based in Peterborough. Our group is very collegial with excellent clinical support for each other, new locums and staff. PRHC has been designated as a Level III Trauma Centre site and has a high-volume cardiac catheterization laboratory that performs diagnostic and interventional procedures, including a 24/7 EMS bypass Code STEMI system. As an EP you will have excellent support from specialty colleagues and access to advanced resources.

Remuneration is via an Alternate Funding Arrangement (AFA). Minimum expected annual earnings for a full-time practicing Emergency Physician working at our hospital and in our region is more than $400,000. Benefits are not applicable for this position. Language of work is English.

Position Qualifications:

· Currently licensed with the College of Physicians and

Surgeons of Ontario or eligible to obtain license

· CCFP(EM), FRCP (EM), ABEM certification or CCFP with experience in Emergency Medicine

· Eligible for active or associate staff privileges at PRHC

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and the interdisciplinary team

· Demonstrated ability to integrate current evidence and best practice into the delivery of quality care

· Evidence of ongoing continued medical education to satisfy the requirements of the appropriate college

Work Better

PRHC is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Alderville and Hiawatha. The Health Centre is located in Peterborough Ontario, a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto – and has a proud local history extending back over a century. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges and a core group of 300 volunteers. As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

Live Better

In Peterborough, you’ll be as close to the great outdoors as you are to work, schools and other amenities. Cottage country is as close as 20 minutes away. An hour south of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and a couple of hours from Algonquin Provincial Park. Here, we boast all the conveniences and comforts that an exceptional quality of life demands. Here, you can have it all. Peterborough is a unique community unto itself, an established entity with a rich heritage, a thriving culture, and a bright future. Home to Trent University and Fleming College as well as a burgeoning business sector, the opportunities here abound. Peterborough offers a unique blend of outdoor pursuits and urban amenities right at your doorstep. Our arts and culture community is renowned for its exceptional events, exhibitions and performances, and the city offers a wide array of multicultural cuisine, local cafés, and unique shops.

Reasons to Join PRHC

Not your average community hospital

At PRHC, you’ll have access to comprehensive specialist support typically found only in major teaching hospitals, while still enjoying the collegial, supportive culture of a community hospital.

Commitment to clinical excellence

As a Physician you will have the opportunity to participate in interdepartmental education sessions, quality improvement initiatives, and skill development workshops designed to keep our skills sharp, our care consistent, and our team communication strong.

Well-being, beyond work

Support your well-being with the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), on-site fitness facilities, and year-round wellness initiatives, including the annual softball tournament, family fun fair, wellness fair, and other activities to keep professional staff active, engaged, and connected.

Interested individuals should forward their curriculum vitae or inquiries to:

Laura Golloher, Medical Affairs, PRHC

***@prhc.on.ca (🔒 Premium)

PRHC is an accessible workplace, and an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our programs and services, please visit our website at: www.prhc.on.ca

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

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