Southern Health-Santé Sud (SH-SS) is currently seeking a 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) General Internal Medicine Specialist which could include special interest in cardiology and ECHO component to practice in a multidisciplinary environment within SH-SS – exact location to be determined. 

The Specialist would:

• Provide Internal Medicine care to the target population
• Diagnose and manage patients with common and emergency internal medicine conditions, and are able to do so when the patient has multiple conditions and with limited access to other subspecialists
• Provide comprehensive care of the adult patient in an integrated fashion as opposed to an organ-centered or disease-centered approach
• Maintain stability of patients with multi-system disorders over the long-term or during physiological stresses such as during a complex acute medical condition or pregnancy related condition or the peri-operative period
• Provide in patient care and work collaboratively with a team of physicians and other allied health care professionals
• Provide low acuity (off site) support as a collaborative interdisciplinary team for TCU & PCH patients in surrounding communities
• Support the Clinical Teaching Unit as a preceptor (as appropriate) for learners

General Internists advocate for their individual patients as well as for all patients within complex healthcare delivery systems, by aiming to optimize (not necessarily maximizing) care, including prevention of other conditions. General Internists recognize that the practice of medicine is tightly linked to the art and science of health care delivery and, by virtue of their pivotal role are uniquely placed to engage in quality improvement, patient safety, and healthcare systems initiatives.

The incumbent will provide a service that will include (but not be restricted to):

• General Medicine consultation via referrals from all practitioners within SH-SS (physicians, nurse practitioners, etc.);
• Hospital& Special Care Unit consults within SH-SS;
• Possible after-hours Internal Medicine consultations when feasible;
• Shared care within the clinic and hospital settings as requested by physicians;
• Admission and hospital care as required for complex internal medicine patient;
• Timely documentation and discharge summaries for patient files as outlined by Regional policy;
• Participating in local and regional education as it pertains to your area of expertise;
• Participating in regional guidelines and/or policies as it pertains to your area of expertise;
• Participating in regional committees as they pertain to your area of expertise (ex. Standards, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, etc);
• Reading EKGs and performing stress tests (must apply and receive hospital privileges congruent with the specialty of general internal medicine).

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for full registration with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba
• Must be a member in good standing with the Canadian Medical Protective Association
• Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) candidates preferred
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record
• Qualified PRA candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Compensation:

• As per Doctors Manitoba Agreement. Guaranteed Income within first year of practice.