Brightshores Health System (http://www.brightshores.ca/)

Brightshores Health System operates six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region serving a population of over 170,000. The Owen Sound hospital is a Level 2 regional referral centre, offering a full range of specialty services through the Departments of Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Oncology, Hospitalist Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pathology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery (ENT, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Urology).

 Thriving rural hospitals are also located in Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Southampton and Wiarton, servicing a range of ambulatory, in-patient and emergency needs.

Service Delivery

Here at Brightshores Health System, we have weekend, week or month long locum opportunities available immediately. Extended locums 3 to 6 months also available. 

The Internist hospital duties include Emergency Department consultations, service to the acute inpatient units, and Department of Medicine on-call coverage. Opportunity for subspecialty referrals tailored to your interests. 

The Owen Sound Hospital is also a Designated Stroke Centre. The Department of Medicine provides on-call coverage for incoming strokes with support from in-house Neurologists during business hours.

Schedule

12 or 24 hour On-Call Coverage, 0800-1800hrs/1800-0800hrs OR 0800hrs-0800hrs the following day

Option for ICU coverage if interested

Facility

With annual ER volumes of over 36,000 visits, 24-hour labs, excellent specialty back-up, and comprehensive diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, PACS capability), our modern facilities are exceptionally well equipped.

Qualifications

Interested candidates must hold applicable FRCPC designation.

Independent license to practice in Ontario.

Compensation

Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Hospital On-Call Coverage (HOCC) Program

Fee-for-Service

Other Support

Mileage Reimbursement

Local Accommodations