General Internal Medicine Permanent Opportunities

 Sault Ste. Marie is a vibrant and friendly community like no other providing a mix of urban and natural amenities that offer an adventurous lifestyle in the heart of the Great Lakes.

 Opportunity

à Sault Area Hospital (SAH), a 293 bed facility opened in 2011, is seeking General Internist(s) to join our team.  Medicine is comprised of a Emergency Department Medicine Consult service (EDMC), inpatient unit and a follow up clinic for discharged patients.   

à Affiliation with NOSM University provides the opportunity to teach residents and medical students.  Faculty appointments and research are encouraged and supported by the Sault Ste. Marie Academic Medical Association (SSM AMA)

License &  Eligibility

à Candidates must be fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RSCPC) or exam eligible and hold or be eligible for an independent practice license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

Remuneration

à Remuneration is attractive and competitive.  Call stipends are available with shared call.

Incentives

à If you are currently practicing or within one year of graduating, and are interested in opportunities in Sault Ste. Marie, the Ministry of Health’s Community Assessment Visit Program will cover travel and accommodation expenses for both you and your spouse to come explore the practice opportunity and the City of Sault Ste. Marie.  

à The  SSM Physician Recruitment and Retention Program offers a relocation allowance in addition to the Ministry of Health Northern and Rural Recruitment & Retention Initiative of over $83,000 over four years.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Locum Opportunity

à SAH is in need of ongoing locum support to cover EDMC and Inpatient services. Candidates must hold an independent practice license and be a fellow of RCPSC. Generous compensation is provided by both Ontario Health Northern Specialist Locum Program (OH NSLP) and hospital on call funding. Expenses are reimbursed.