The successful candidate will join our team to provide comprehensive orthopedic services to the patients of southwest Saskatchewan at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. Special interest in hip and knee arthroplasty is necessary. The scope of practice includes inpatient and outpatient care, emergency consults and specialist on-call coverage. Elective OR runs from 07:45 to 16:00 hours.

Specialty Type: Specialist - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Relocation Package:

The Specialist Recruitment Incentive program, which provides $30,000 to an eligible specialist that establishes a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in a Saskatchewan community.
The SMA Retention Fund, which provides a financial reward to physicians who practise in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year for full-time work

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a Fellow (or be eligible for Fellowship) with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Orthopedics. Candidates should be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Preference will be given to University of Saskatchewan graduates and individuals with strong ties to Saskatchewan. This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family-centered care.

In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The start date for this position is immediately. Applications will be accepted until theposition is filled.

Benefits:

The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.

Additional Information:

The Community:


The “Friendly City” of Moose Jaw is the fourth largest city in Saskatchewan; located in the south-central part of the province, along the Trans-Canada Highway. The Regina International Airport is a short 45 minute drive
to the east. Moose Jaw, with a population of 34,000, offers excellent public/Catholic/francophone education opportunities and many recreational, cultural and entertainment amenities.



The Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital


The “Wigmore Hospital” is a brand-new state of the art facility with 72 inpatient beds including an intensive care unit. We provide full obstetrical services, as well as general surgery, gynecology, urology, orthopedics
and ophthalmology. Other specialty services available include pediatrics, internal medicine, pathology, radiology (diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, CT, MRI). There is opportunity for participation in teaching
through the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine programs.



The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA):


The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely healthcare for the entire province. We are driven by the
commitment to improve frontline patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely
healthcare, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.



For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:


Recruitment & Retention, Saskatchewan Health Authority,

***@saskhealthauthority.ca (🔒 Premium)