About Us:

Proudly serving our communities through quality healthcare, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-faceted organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. In addition to our complement of General Practitioners, our medical staff includes specialists in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Urology. South Muskoka Memorial Hospital is located in Bracebridge, just 2 hours north of Toronto in beautiful “cottage country” surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Physician with a focus on Obstetrics to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the Family Health Team (FHT) if desired. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, team-based obstetrical care, including prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum services.
• Participate in a call system
• Share on-call duties
• Weekend on-call coverage is typically for 72 hours.

Compensation:

HOCC + Fee for Service

Qualifications:

Applicants for Family Medicine who also wish to obtain OBS privileges must:

1. Either have completed OBS training for a period of 4 months or more supported by a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Program: or
2. Have OBS experience from another Hospital supported by a letter of recommendation from the Chief of Obstetrics of that Hospital;
3. Have completed the two-day Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada ALARM® course, or equivalent, before or during the period of Associate Staff privileges at the hospital to which privileges are being requested; and
4. Have participated in six deliveries in such a way as to demonstrate competence in the essential aspects of antenatal care and the management of labour and delivery in a Level 1 setting under mentorship in our Hospital.  A family physician with OBS privileges will act as mentor for a family physician with Associate Staff privileges.
5. Be up to date with their neonatal resuscitation, NRP® or equivalent, certification.

6. Certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) with a special interest or additional training in Obstetrics.
7. Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Why Join Our Team? 

Collaborative and supportive work environment. Opportunity for full spectrum of family practice including inpatient medicine, ED and palliative care.   Recent investment by hospital administration into moreOB program, highlighting commitment to support low risk obstetrics.  Planned new hospital build to begin in 2029, including state of the art labour and delivery suite. Beautiful location in the heart of Muskoka, offering a great work-life balance.

The successful candidate will be invited to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching activities and candidates that progress to a full-time Associate position will be eligible to apply for an academic appointment with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Physician with a focus on Obstetrics to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their own practice and, if desired, join the Family Health Team (FHT).

Job Category: Family Medicine

Job Type: Obstetrics

Duration: Permanent

Salary/Rate: HOCC and Fee for Service

Open Number of Positions: 1-2

Start Date: Flexible

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to Michelle Brown, Executive Assistant, Medical Affairs Coordinator at ***@mahc.ca (🔒 Premium)