Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon - Full-time positions available

Add more life to your career....because you're more than your job.

Physicians trained in Canada and the United States are encouraged to apply. We also welcome otherqualified international applicants who are licensure-eligible. Work permit assistance is available if needed.

Add more life to your career.

With our investments in people and leading edge, specialized services, it’s an amazing time to be a part of PRHC. As an Otolaryngologist at PRHC, you’ll work with diverse and talented leaders and colleagues who are committed to providing extraordinary care, and you’ll be doing it all in a place where you’ll make a meaningful impact on people’s lives while you transform your own. Experience the PRHC difference.

The Opportunity

Our team of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgeons, is looking for new members to join our team. The successful candidate will have three (3) days of OR time per month, and will take one in four (4) or five (5) for on call, covering Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) and smaller surrounding hospitals.

The on-call surgeon is not required to travel to surrounding hospitals. Patients are transferred to PRHC when assessment by Otolaryngology – Head and Neck surgery is necessary. The following surgical specialties are represented in Peterborough: General Surgery, Gynecology, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck, Vascular, Orthopedics, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Urology. Remuneration is via fee-for-service billing to the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). The minimum expected annual earnings for a full-time practicing Otolaryngologist working at our hospital and in our region is more than $450,000. Benefits are not applicable for this position. The language of work is English.

Community Office Locations:

Alexander Professional Building,

202-849 Alexander Court,

Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7H8

824 Clonsilla Avenue

Unit 2, Lower Level,

Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5Y3

318 Stewart Street

Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3N1

The Medical Centre

707 Charlotte Street,

Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7B3

Position Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible for registration) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

• Fellow Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians, nursing, staff, patients, directors, managers, and the community

• Evidence of ongoing continued medical education

Work Better

PRHC is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Alderville and Hiawatha. The Health Centre is located in Peterborough Ontario, a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto – and has a proud local history extending back over a century. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges and a core group of 300 volunteers. As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and rewards the achievements of its people.

Live Better

In Peterborough, you’ll be as close to the great outdoors as you are to work, schools and other amenities. Cottage country is as close as 20 minutes away. An hour south of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and a couple of hours from Algonquin Provincial Park. Here, we boast all the conveniences and comforts that an exceptional quality of life demands. Here, you can have it all. Peterborough is a unique community unto itself, an established entity with a rich heritage, a thriving culture, and a bright future. Home to Trent University and Fleming College as well as a burgeoning business sector, the opportunities here abound. Peterborough offers a unique blend of outdoor pursuits and urban amenities right at your doorstep. Our arts and culture community is renowned for its exceptional events, exhibitions and performances, and the city offers a wide array of multicultural cuisine, local cafés, and unique shops.

Reasons to Join PRHC

Not your average community hospital At PRHC, you’ll have access to comprehensive specialist support typically found only in major teaching hospitals, while still enjoying the collegial, supportive culture of a community hospital.

Commitment to clinical excellence As a Physician you will have the opportunity to participate in interdepartmental education sessions, quality improvement initiatives, and skill development workshops designed to keep our skills sharp, our care consistent, and our team communication strong.

Well-being, beyond work Support your well-being with the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), on-site fitness facilities, and year-round wellness initiatives, including the annual softball tournament, family fun fair, wellness fair, and other activities to keep professional staff active, engaged, and connected.

Interested individuals should forward their curriculum vitae or inquiries to:

Julie Tataryn, Medical Affairs, PRHC

***@prhc.on.ca (🔒 Premium)

PRHC is an accessible workplace, and an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our programs and services, please visit our website at: www.prhc.on.ca