Health PEI is seeking a full-time permanent Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join a growing multi-disciplinary team at Prince County Hospital in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.

The Prince County Hospital, located in Summerside, PEI, is a regional 110-bed hospital that provides specialty services in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Anesthesia, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, ENT and Psychiatry.

Prince Edward Island (PEI) is renowned for its people, arts, culture, food, and innovation. With more than 600 miles of shoreline and beaches, acres of gentle farmland, vibrant cities and smaller communities, National and Provincial parks, and an island-wide trail system, it is no surprise that folks from around the world have chosen to call this island ‘home’.

It is easy to come and go from Prince Edward Island. From direct flights out of Charlottetown airport, to a toll bridge in Borden, to a beautiful ferry ride, you are closer than you think to your next destination. International airports are nearby in Moncton, NB and Halifax, NS.

​In addition to professional fulfillment, practicing in PEI means living in one of Canada’s most scenic destinations. With its safe, welcoming communities and breathtaking landscapes year-round, PEI offers both natural beauty and an exceptional quality of life.

Whether you seek a small urban or rural setting, you’ll have access to outdoor activities, fresh food from our land and sea, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Prince Edward Island is the ideal place for physicians who value both professional satisfaction and personal well-being.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies

Come join our Obstetrics and Gynecology team at Prince County Hospital as we expand our physician complement to 5. Our site offers ample OR time, as well as access to ambulatory care time for minor procedures. The hospital has approximately 500 births annually, with a level 2a/b NICU, delivering from 34+ weeks’ gestation. We provide both primary care and consultative obstetrics, and consultative gynecology services.

Start Date: Immediately

Job Duties:

• The Physician will provide office-based and hospital-based care, delivering a full scope of Obstetrical and Gynecological services, including inpatient, outpatient, surgical, on-call, and consultative care to residents and visitors of Prince Edward Island.
• The Physician will act as a consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology to other physicians and primary care providers across Prince Edward Island, working collaboratively with healthcare professionals including Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Pharmacists to plan and deliver coordinated patient care.
• The Physician will perform non-clinical duties as assigned by the Department Head and Chief Medical Officer, including participation in quality improvement initiatives and committees.
• The Physician will provide inpatient hospital coverage and participate equitably in the on-call schedule, based on a full-time equivalent, with an expected commitment averaging no more frequently than a 1 in 3 call schedule (approximately 122 days per year). The Physician will also collaborate in the development of on-call and vacation schedules.
• The Physician will adhere to established charting and documentation standards, including those set by the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), Medical Staff Bylaws, and Health PEI Chart Documentation Standards, ensuring accurate and timely completion of patient records.
• The Physician will be responsible for timely follow-up of patient care, including communicating test results, coordinating referrals and consultations, and ensuring continuity of care.

Remuneration:

Health PEI offers payment modality options including:

• Salary — Physicians employed under the salaried model enter into an employee-employer relationship with Health PEI. This model includes a defined schedule, assigned duties, and a comprehensive suite of employment benefits such as:-  Health and dental coverage
  –  Paid vacation and sick leave
  –  Life insurance
  –  RRSP matchingCompensation: $193.44 per hour (equivalent to $377,208 annually for a 1.0 FTE)
• Contract for Service — Physicians working under a Contract for Service are compensated hourly, as outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. While this model does not include traditional employment benefits (e.g., paid vacation, health and dental, RRSP matching), it does provide access to negotiated benefits such as parental leave. The hourly rate includes an additional amount in lieu of benefits.This model may offer tax advantages for physicians who choose to incorporate.Compensation: $232 per hour (equivalent to $400,200 annually for a 1.0 FTE)
• Fee-for-Service — Under this model, physicians are compensated for each service provided, in accordance with the Tariff of Fees outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. This model offers maximum flexibility in terms of scheduling, service volume, and practice style.Physicians typically operate through a professional corporation, which may offer tax advantages. Most physicians are responsible for overhead costs, which average around 25% of total billings. While this model does not include paid employment benefits, physicians have access to negotiated benefits through the Physician Services Agreement.

Hours of Work:

• Full-time hours for a salaried physician is defined as 37.5 hours per week; 1950 hours per year;
• Full-time contract-for-service hours is based on a maximum of 1,725 hours per year;
• On-call coverage as required.

Incentives:

• Qualified and licensable candidates may be eligible for a return in service grant of up to $100,000 with a 3 year commitment to Health PEI pro-rated to the FTE.
• Eligible moving expense reimbursement of up to $10,000 is available;
• Opportunity to teach Medical Learners and Residents with faculty appointment at affiliated universities;
• Access to hospital-based electronic patient record system with lab and x-ray reports from office; and
• Other incentives as per the Physician Services Agreement.

Certifications and Other Requirements:

• FRCPC or eligibility for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island
• Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
• Work experience preferable with at least 1- 2 years of clinical experience working in Canada.

Atlantic Registry

As of May 1, 2023, physicians whose primary practice is in Atlantic Canada (and hold a general registration in either PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador) may be eligible to obtain registration to practice in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces via the Atlantic Registry. For more information or to opt-in to the Atlantic Registry, contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island today! 

In the event of a discrepancy in information on this website and the Physician Services Agreement, the Physician Services Agreement shall prevail.

Application Deadline:

• Open until filled.

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