Rural Emergency Medicine Physician – Work Where Others Vacation!

Location: Kenora, Ontario | Lake of the Woods District Hospital

All hospitals have docs – but we have docks!  Imagine paddling or boating to work. Kenora is nestled on the stunning shores of Lake of the Woods offering the perfect blend of fast-paced emergency medicine and serene lakeside living. Whether you’re on-call from the beach or winding down with world-class fishing after a shift, work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword here – it’s reality.

Why Kenora?

•     Year-round population of approximately 15,000 which doubles in the summer months.
•     Vibrant downtown core with local shops, breweries, live music, weekly farmers market(summer) and excellent dining
•     Outdoor paradise: kayaking, boating, hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, and more
•     Close-knit medical community with an emphasis on collaboration, culture and sports.
•     2.5 hr drive to an international airport (Winnipeg).

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Join our talented team at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, a fully accredited teaching site with:

•     77 Acute Care beds
•     11-bed Emergency Department
•     4-bed Closed ICU, and
•     14-bed Inpatient Psychiatry Unit
•     Robust diagnostic services: MRI, CT, Ultrasound, X-ray, Lab, RT, and 24/7 Radiology
•     Interdisciplinary support with social work, NPs, and more on site

Compensation & Scheduling

•      8–10-hour shifts at an average rate of $300/hour (shift and day dependent)
•      Shadow billing
•      24-hour ER backup coverage at $450/day (8am-8am) plus billings when called in
•      Flexible, equitable scheduling with supportive coverage
•      Single-physician coverage with another always available on call

Your Tools & Team

•      Two fully equipped resuscitation rooms, ED ultrasound, difficult airway equipment, slit lamp
•      On-site helipad for rapid transfers
•      EMR: Meditech
•      Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Obstetrics, Anesthesia, and Family Medicine always on-call or on-site.

Qualifications

•     Licensed for independent practice with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
•     Current CMPA coverage (Ontario)
•     Certification in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS or CCFP, CCFP(EM), or FRCPC(EM) preferred

Ready for a lifestyle change?

Kenora offers the kind of professional satisfaction, lifestyle freedom, and community you won’t find in big-city hospitals. Whether you’re a seasoned EM physician or looking to diversify your practice in a rural setting—Kenora is calling!

Apply now or reach out to us at ***@anhp.net (🔒 Premium) learn more about locum, full-time, or flexible opportunities.  Your lakefront medical adventure starts here.