We are actively seeking to recruit 1 full-time and 1 part-time ER physician to join our dynamic and close-knit team at the Woodstock Hospital emergency department.  Our welcoming and flexible group values collegiality and equality and we invite candidates who share this commitment to apply. Preferred qualifications for these position are CCFP(EM), FRCP, or equivalent experience, with ATLS, ACLS and PALS.

Location

Woodstock Hospital is conveniently situated next to Highway 401 making access easy.  With parking steps from our staff entrance, physicians can enjoy the work-life balance with a 30-minute commute from nearby cities like London, Brantford, and Kitchener-Waterloo.  For those considering local living, the expanding commercial and residential community offers numerous advantages.  Physicians wishing to purchase a home in the community of Woodstock are eligible for a relocation allowance provided by the Woodstock Hospital.

Woodstock Hospital is medium sized 178 bed community hospital and Schedule 1 facility in Oxford County.  We service over 50,000 annual visits in the ED.  The new expanded hospital site opened in 2011 and has a modern feel.  The facilities, including the emergency department, are continuously expanding and updating.  As one of the top performing P4R Emergency Departments in Ontario we maintain high levels of patient and staff satisfaction.

Our well-funded allied health team is dedicated to enhancing ED physician efficiency. Physicians will benefit from regular investments in state-of-the-art equipment exclusively for the ED. Recent upgrades include advanced Mindray ultrasound machines, various video laryngoscopy options, disposable flexible nasopharyngoscopes, and a modern iCare tonometer.

The ED is supported by a robust Diagnostic Imaging Department, featuring ultrasound, CT, and MRI, as well as access to multiple local specialists, including Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/Gyn, ENT, Ophthalmology, Urology, and Psychiatry. Our EMR system, Cerner/FirstNet, is seamlessly integrated with our tertiary care center at London Health Sciences Centre. Additionally, we regularly host trainees from the University of Western Ontario for those interested in teaching opportunities.

Scheduling

We are a group dedicated to maintaining a strong work-life balance.  Currently, we operate with a rotation of seven daily shifts: each lasting 8 hours.  Our core shifts include three dayshifts that start between 0730-0900hrs, three afternoon shifts starting between 1530-1600hrs, and one single-coverage night shift.  Critical transports and surge volumes are supported by an ED physician on 24-hour home call through HOCC funding.  We utilize MetricAid for scheduling, ensuring a fair and efficient distribution of shifts based on monthly requests.  Our team is flexible, and collegial, fostering a supportive environment that accommodates various availabilities, time off and trade requests.

Remuneration

Group pay structure supported by Alternative Funding Agreement hourly rate with bonus shadow billings.  All physicians enjoy a competitive base rate with premium pay for holiday periods.  All physicians retain 100% earnings from WSIB and uninsured visits on top of base rates.  Committed group members also benefit from significant monetary bonuses based on percentage of retained group billings.

Additional Financial Incentives

•      Full time and part time physicians are eligible for significant reimbursement of Continuing Medical Education expenses annually.
•      Physicians that purchase a home in the community of Woodstock are eligible for a relocation allowance
•      Woodstock is an eligible community for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for Family Doctors program that offers qualifying physicians up to $60,000 in government student loan forgiveness.