The Opportunity

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is seeking Geriatric Medicine Specialists to join our growing geriatric program on a permanent basis. The role includes inpatient consultation, outpatient clinics, and home visits, all well supported by a team of experienced allied health professionals. Successful candidates will join a collegial team of seven Geriatric Medicine specialists, within a division that is actively involved in teaching Queen’s University Family Practice students. Locum opportunities may be available initially for those interested, as we currently have short-term coverage needs.

Age‑Friendly care, by design. PRHC is one of the first hospitals in Canada to be recognized through the IHI Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence initiative, and our new Reactivation Care Centre is a showcase for embedding the 4Ms (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility) across teams and transitions.

As part of a truly continuum-of-care model, you will support older adults through our Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) outpatient clinics serving Peterborough and surrounding rural communities, in addition to providing inpatient consultative services at PRHC.

Your practice will focus on timely intervention, coordinated care planning, and safe transitions that uphold a “home first” philosophy and promote functional independence.

PRHC is home to one (1) of the twelve GAIN clinics in the region. Our clinic plays a vital regional role in delivering specialized assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, education, and interdisciplinary support for older adults experiencing complex and multifactorial health challenges.

As a Seniors’ Care Centre of Excellence, Geriatric Medicine Specialists will have an opportunity to liaise with and support the Geriatric Assessment and Treatment Unit (GATU) and the Geriatric Assessment and Behavioural Unit (GABU).

PRHC has a new Reactivation Care Centre with a “home first” philosophy. This unit is a participant in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) Age Friendly Health System. Help shape what’s next. We are currently redesigning our Geriatric Assessment and Treatment Unit (GATU) to fully align care practices with the 4Ms model. As a Geriatrician on our team, you will have a voice in co-design, implementation, and outcome evaluation. Additionally, we are planning to expand the 4Ms model organizationally, ensuring that its

principles are integrated across our entire system. This will enhance our commitment to age-friendly care and support our goal of becoming a leading example of excellence in geriatric healthcare.

Remuneration is via fee-for-service billing to the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Minimum expected annual earnings for a full-time practicing Geriatric Medicine Physician working at our hospital and in our region is more than $250,000. Benefits are not applicable for this position. Language of work is English.

Community Office Locations

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL)

21 Angeline Street North, Lindsay

Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHC-N)

99 Toronto Road, Suite 1021, Port Hope

Haliburton Highlands Health Centre (HHHS)

8 Winchester Street, Minden

Trent Hills operating out of Campbellford Memorial

Hospital (CMH)

146 Oliver Road, Campbellford

Position Qualifications

· Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). A clear and viable pathway to licensure must be established at the time of application.

· Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) with Certification in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent training (e.g. American Board Certification) and eligible for RCPSC assessment.

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians, nursing, staff, patients, directors, managers, and the community as required.

· Eligible for staff privileges at PRHC.

· Demonstrate the ability to integrate current evidence and best practice into the delivery of quality care.

· Evidence of ongoing continued medical education to satisfy the requirements of the appropriate college.

Work Better

PRHC is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Alderville and Hiawatha.

The Health Centre is located in Peterborough Ontario, a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto, and has a proud local history extending back over a century. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges and a core group of 300 volunteers.

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

Live Better

In Peterborough, you’ll be as close to the great outdoors as you are to work, schools and other amenities. Cottage

country is as close as 20 minutes away. An hour south of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and a couple of hours from Algonquin Provincial Park. Here, we boast all the conveniences and comforts that an exceptional quality of life demands. Here, you can have it all.

Peterborough is a unique community unto itself, an established entity with a rich heritage, a thriving culture,

and a bright future. Home to Trent University and Fleming College as well as a burgeoning business sector.

Peterborough offers a blend of outdoor pursuits and urban amenities right at your doorstep. Our arts and

culture community is renowned for its exceptional events, exhibitions and performances, and the city offers a wide array of multicultural cuisine, local cafés, and unique shops.