The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has opportunities for physicians to join their Emergency Department team that provides the full scope of emergency medicine services. 

Located in the capital city of Charlottetown, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the provincial referral centre for specialized hospital services. It is operated by Health PEI, a crown corporation responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. Health PEI’s head office is located at 16 Garfield Street, Charlottetown, PEI.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Department manages approximately 42,000 visits annually and is supported by a comprehensive network of specialty and subspecialty services. Emergency physicians enjoy a varied and rewarding practice caring for both pediatric and adult patients, with a diverse and high-acuity case mix that offers significant clinical challenge and professional growth. The department is staffed by a collegial group of approximately 20 full-time and part-time physicians and provides triple coverage for 19 hours each day, fostering a collaborative practice environment.

Physicians provide comprehensive emergency care across a broad spectrum of presentations, from routine concerns to complex and time-sensitive medical emergencies. Working within a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team, emergency physicians are supported by dedicated clinical resources, efficient care pathways, and ready access to specialist consultation, enabling the delivery of timely, high-quality care in a fast-paced and rewarding clinical setting.

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Start Date: Starting Immediately

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, stabilization, and disposition of patients with conditions ranging from routine emergencies to complex and critically ill presentations. The Physician will collaborate closely with specialist colleagues, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. 

• Participation in departmental quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, hospital committees, and other professional activities is encouraged and supported. 

• The Physician will conduct their medical practice in accordance with current standards of medical care and will conform to applicable Health PEI and community and/or hospital policies and procedures. The Physician will adhere to the Physician Services Agreement and comply with the Health PEI Medical Staff Bylaws.

• The Physician will adhere to general charting guidelines, in accordance with Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), the Medical Staff Bylaws and the Health PEI Chart Documentation Standard, for the accurate and timely completion of medical records for all patients under their care.

• The Physician will be responsible for follow-up patient care and information by reporting all pertinent test results, referrals, consultations, etc. in a timely manner to the patient.

Hours of Work:

• Full or part-time hours, on a rotating schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and nights.

Remuneration:

Modifiers:

1. FTE Modifier Commitment: For Physicians who provide a signed written commitment with Health PEI to:
   • consistently work on average 96 hours per month in the Emergency Department throughout the year, or:
   • for Family Medicine Specialists who work 0.6 FTE or higher as a Longitudinal Family Medicine Specialist, a commitment to consistently work on average, four 8-hour Emergency Department shifts (or equivalent) per month throughout the year.
2. Rural Emergency Department Commitment: For Physicians who provide a signed written commitment with Health PEI to:

• • provide, on average, the equivalent of two 8-hour shifts per month in the emergency department at either Kings County Memorial Hospital or Western Hospital throughout the year.

Incentives:

• Return-in-Service Incentive of up to $100,000, prorated based on FTE, and eligible moving expense reimbursements are available. 

• Opportunity to teach Medical Learners and Residents with faculty appointment at affiliated universities.

• Community and Hospital-based electronic health record system with access to diagnostic reports available.

• Other incentives may be applicable, ask for additional details.

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Certifications and Eligibility Requirements:

• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island;

• Eligible for certification with the College of Physicians of Canada;

• Candidates must have FRCP(EM), CCFP (EM) or comparable emergency department experience.   

• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA);

• Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging;

• Work experience preferable with at least 1- 2 years of clinical experience working in Canada.

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Medical Affairs
Health PEI

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