Locum Opportunity – Orthopedic Surgery

October 25, 2025 at 7:00am – October 28, 2025 at 7:00am

The Department of Orthopedics at the Timmins and District Hospital is urgently seeking one locum Orthopedic Surgeon to provide on-call coverage for the period noted above. A 1X incentive is being offered in recognition of the urgent nature of this gap.

The Timmins and District Hospital is a 215-bed district referral and teaching hospital serving a local population of 41,000 and a catchment area of 110,000 in Northeastern Ontario. The hospital provides a full range of services including Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Maternal/Child, Long Term Care, and Mental Health.

Details of TADH’s Surgical Department

• Surgeons at TADH perform approximately 1,500 inpatient and over 2,500 day surgeries annually.
• The department is supported by specialists in Pediatrics, Radiology, OB/GYN, ICU, Internal Medicine, ENT, Psychiatry, Addictions Medicine, Orthopedics, Anesthesia, Urology, Ophthalmology, and Nephrology.
• Surgeons have quick access to TADH’s state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging Department, including CT and MRI.

Remuneration

• $761.76 per day (comprised of NSLP daily honorarium $363.57/day, and TADH daily stipend $398.19/day).
• 1X urgent coverage incentive: $2,000 per day ($6,000 total).
• OHIP Billings
• Eligible travel expenses (airfare/mileage, car rental, accommodations, and a travel stipend) will be covered up to a maximum, as per program guidelines.

Position Requirements

Candidates must:

• Hold Royal College certification in Orthopedic Surgery
• Be licensed to practice as an Orthopedic Surgeon in Ontario.
• Maintain CMPA coverage.
• Hold an independent CPSO practice license and OHIP billing number.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical skills, commitment to patient safety, and high standards of care.

Note: Appointment is contingent on successful credentialing for medical staff privileges.