Position Description:

This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for.    

Imagine a playground in Atlantic Canada surrounded by fresh waterways on one side and the ocean on the other.

Horizon Health Network is currently seeking Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in beautiful Upper River Valley, New Brunswick! 

The Internal Medicine Physician will join a well-established team of internists at the Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) in Waterville, NB. This full-time position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality, comprehensive medical care in a rural setting serving a population of over 50,000. We have particular interest in internists with General Internal Medicine (GIM), endocrinology, or cardiology backgrounds, though all specialties will be considered based on local needs.

Employer:

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families and communities. Horizon is a great place to work, as people are the heart of our organization, and the success of Horizon is a direct result of our employees’ dedication, professionalism, and commitment.

Horizon is the largest regional health authority – and one of the largest employers – in New Brunswick, and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to a half a million people.

Horizon has an annual budget of approximately $1.2 billion and has more than 13,000 employees, 1,100 physicians and 1,300 volunteers, as well as 17 foundations, 12 auxiliaries and 8 alumnae organizations.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Job Duties:

• Provide an outpatient service for assessment and management of new and follow-up patients.
• Provide inpatient care on call.
• Participate in an equally shared on-call rotation.
• Admit internal medicine patients under own care where deemed necessary and appropriate.
• Provide consultations to inpatients and emergency room patients as requested by attending staff.
• Provide telephone consultation to colleagues.
• Equal opportunity among Internists to interpret tests including PFTs, ECGs, holters, etc.
• Teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students as can be accommodated.
•  Participate in departmental and other appropriate URVH Area and/or regional Medical Specialities Program committees.
• Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions.
• Other duties that may arise by circumstance and may be assigned by the Department of Internal Medicine.

Remuneration:

Fee for Service

Standard remuneration is Fee-for-Service which is a direct compensation between the physician and Medicare of New Brunswick. On call remuneration is provided. No source deductions can be provided.

Qualifications:

• You have a MD (Medical Doctor) degree or a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) from a recognized medical school and postgraduate studies (residency).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification is required
• Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
• Proficiency in English is required. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset.
• Experience in rural/underserved settings would be considered an asset.

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

$100,000.00 accompanied by a 4 year return of service.

Relocation allowance may be provided

About the Facility:

Situated west-centrally in New Brunswick, the Upper River Valley area, including the Town of Woodstock and the Town of Hartland, Horizon’s Upper River Valley Hospital serves a catchment population of 45,000. Many sites in this region are situated along the majestic St. John River valley and all sites are within driving distance of the province’s historic capital, Fredericton.

The hospital provides services to the Town of Woodstock, Town of Hartland several villages and other surrounding communities. The community’s economy is mainly based on natural resources and farming industries. The area has a diverse population distribution that is 60% rural and 40% urban.

The Upper River Valley Hospital is the newest hospital in New Brunswick. It has been designated as the first full-service hospital in Canada to be recognized as a leader in energy and environmental design.

About the Community:

Situated west-centrally in New Brunswick is the Upper River Valley, a historic and cultural area that includes a number of vibrant towns and villages, including the Town of Woodstock, the Town of Hartland and the town of Perth-Andover, serving a catchment population of 45,000. Area residents are warm, friendly and welcome newcomers with open arms. Work-life balance is easily achievable in the Upper River Valley. Its close proximity to the Upper St. John River Valley Trail and the Meduxnekeag and St. John rivers ensures that popular outdoor activities like canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping are never far away. Additionally, the Aroostook Valley Golf and Country Club, just down the road from Perth-Andover, features a fantastic international course that that straddles Canada and the U.S.