We have an opening for one full-time Otolaryngologist to join our team. Specialists provide on-call support, in-patient surgical services and outpatient consultations and follow-up to a wide catchment area of over 170,000 residents and more than 2 million short-stay visitors each year.   

Brightshores Health System (http://www.brightshores.ca/)

Brightshores Health System (Brightshores) operates six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region serving a population of over 170,000. The Owen Sound hospital is a Level 2 regional referral centre, offering a full range of specialty services through the Departments of Anaesthesia, Medical Imaging, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Oncology, Hospitalist Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Pathology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery (ENT, General/Thoracic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Urology).

Thriving rural hospitals are also located in Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Southampton and Wiarton, servicing a range of ambulatory, in-patient and emergency needs. Another five hospitals located within the region also refer to our specialists.

Facilities

With annual ER volumes of over 90,000 visits across Brightshores hospitals, 24-hour labs, excellent specialty back-up, and comprehensive diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, PACS capability, video-EEG), our modern facilities are very well equipped.  

Service Delivery                                                                                  

Operating Room and Ambulatory Care time is based at the Owen Sound hospital as part of the Division of Otolaryngology, shared equally amongst the group. Additional OR and/or Ambulatory Care blocks can be facilitated at additional hospitals in the region.

Provide comprehensive Otolaryngology care, including diagnosis, treatment, and surgery for a wide range of ear, nose and throat conditions

Collaborative with other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care

Optional participation in teaching and mentoring of residents and medical students

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Call coverage is shared equally between division members and is 7-8 days per month total (this includes 1 in 6 weekend calls)

Turn-Key Clinic option available in the community, great location with on-site audiologist. Existing referral base included. Further details are available for interested candidates

Qualifications

Interested candidates will ideally hold applicable FRCSC designation and an independent license to practice in Ontario.

Individuals with special interest in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive including skin cancer treatment are welcomed, but not required

Compensation

Ministry of Health On-Call Coverage (HOCC) Program and Fee-for-Service Billings.

Other Support - Relocation supports and other recruitment incentives available.