Geriatrician, Department of Medicine

This is an opportunity to work in a busy GTA hospital in one of the fastest growing communities in Canada  

Experience a place where people come first.

As a healthcare leader serving a population of more than half a million people, Mackenzie Health offers a dynamic, supportive environment of respect and continuous learning. A place where all staff are valued, can engage in meaningful work as part of a friendly, diverse team and use best-in-class technology to provide exceptional patient care. Experience a place where people come first. Experience Mackenzie Health – your ultimate career destination.

We have many opportunities for passionate professionals like you, at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, who share our commitment to quality, timely patient-centred care. Ultimately, this is where you want to be.

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Geriatrician to service both sites, who would have access to available resources in the Geriatric Clinic located at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. The successful candidate will be working with a strong, supportive, and collegial group of colleagues in a two-site community hospital organization committed to providing high quality, comprehensive clinical services.  

Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be willing to work within interdisciplinary teams.  

Skills – Abilities – Experience

• Provide timely assessments of hospital geriatric consults at both Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital 
• and Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.
• Provide an equal share of weekend call coverage. 
• Support outpatient geriatric referrals from the Emergency Departments.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member within a group environment.
• Proven attendance record.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership, Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Contributes to patient and staff safety.

Education – Certification – License

• Medical degree approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) required.
• Post Graduate training in Geriatrics. 
• Certification in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCSC).
• Canadian Medical Protection Association or equivalent in good standing

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.