Chatham-Kent has a need for a Gastroenterologist within the community. Gastroenterologists will have the ability to provide inpatient services at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in addition to their outpatient practice. The Medical Affairs Department can also support in setting up an outpatient practice. 

CKHA’s Department of Internal Medicine includes:

• 12 (level 2) Progressive Care Unit (PCU) beds with dedicated NP 

• 2 Endoscopy Suites with FRCP Anesthesia support

• CAD clinic for exercise and nuclear stress tests. Plus the TIA clinic 

• ECGs, PFTs, and holter monitors available

• Hospitalist inpatient units, including Rehab and Chronic Care units

The Basics: Call, Payment and Schedule

Physicians are scheduled for one week (Monday-Sunday) in the PCU at a time and there is an average of 3 calls per month. Call is evenly split among the department and can be given to physician while on service if preferred. 

Gastroenterologists will be provided at least one full scope day per week.

CKHA’s Ambulatory Care clinics will also be available on a monthly schedule to physicians to perform minor procedures.

Fee for service payment and call is eligible for HOCC payments made directly to the physician 

Who we’re Looking for

Gastroenterologists with inpatient care experience and an independent CPSO license wanted. Awesome people preferred! New grads or upcoming grads are welcome! 

A Bit About CKHA:

• 200 bed community hospital 

• Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pathology, Urology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, ICU/PCU, MRI/CT/Ultrasound/Mammography/X-ray, General Surgery

• Schulich School of Medicine distributed education site, welcoming 100+ medical learners every year

• Hospital EMR is Cerner

Is there more?

Of course – there is a ton to learn! Here are some highlights:

• The PCU has an amazing team of NPs scheduled Monday through Friday

• CKHA’s finance department will bill on your behalf for certain practices

• OR as a Surgical Assist available and keep all of the FFS billings. 

• Willing to provide supervision for a colleague with a restricted CPSO licence? CKHA will compensate you $250/month for your assistance.