FAMILY MEDICINE + OBSTETRICS IN HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in Huntsville, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Physician with a focus on Obstetrics to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, team-based obstetrical care, including prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum services.
• Participate in a block-based hospital on-call system with typical weekday call for aa 48-hour block and typical weekend on-call for a 72-hour block.

Compensation:

BBOC (Burden Based On Call Stipend with rurality premium plus Fee for Service (FFS) for obstetrical services provided during on-call coverage.

Family Physicians are part of the Lakeview Family Health Organization (FHO +), and affiliated with the Algonquin Family Health Team.

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. Be up to date with their neonatal resuscitation, NRP® or equivalent, certification, and Fetal Health Surveillance Certification.
5. Certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) with a special interest or additional training in Obstetrics.
6. Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
7. 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, and palliative care.

Recent investment by hospital administration in moreOB program, highlighting commitment to support low-risk obstetrics.

Planned new hospital build to begin in 2029, including a 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 post-graduate teaching activities, and candidates who progress to a full-time Associate position will be eligible to apply for an academic appointment with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. (NOSM)

Start Date: Flexible

Incentives:

Northern Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRRI) Funding for eligible full-time physicians. (Over $106,000 over four years)

A municipally-led community incentive program has been developed which includes some financial supports and non-financial perks such as memberships in various organizations, and discount or complimentary services or products from our business community,

The Hospital:

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site in Huntsville and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site in Bracebridge. Both hospital locations are slated for new builds in the coming years. It's an exciting time for health care in Muskoka.

In addition to our complement of General Practitioners, our Medical Staff includes specialists in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Urology. 

The Community: 

Huntsville is located just 2.5 hours north of Toronto in beautiful “cottage country” surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests, and rocky shorelines.  

Huntsville is known for its stunning landscape and waterways. It’s a permanent home to 20, 000 residents, and a haven for nearly 85, 000 seasonal residents and nearly 2.1 million visitors annually. The town has endless outdoor activities to offer in all seasons, and has a thriving arts community. It is a beautiful and vibrant community to live, work and raise a family. Huntsville is also the gateway to Arrowhead Provincial Park, Hidden Valley Ski Resort, and the world-renowned Algonquin Provincial Park.

Muskoka's motto is “Once Experienced, Never Forgotten”.  Idyllic, beautiful natural surroundings to enjoy four-season outdoor activities. There are a myriad of artistic and cultural events year-round. Our recruiter is happy to organize a community and hospital tour, so you can learn about life as a medical professional in Muskoka.