Summer Locum Opportunity – Palliative Medicine Physician

Newmarket, Ontario

July 2, 2026 | 3-Month Term | Fee-for-Service

Southlake Health is seeking a Summer Locum Palliative Medicine Physician to join our vibrant, diverse, and highly supportive interdisciplinary team, which includes 10 physicians currently on staff.

Southlake offers a unique continuity-of-care model, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to practice across multiple care settings.

Role Overview

The selected physician will primarily support the team through:

• Inpatient palliative care consultations and follow-ups

• Care within our dedicated Palliative Care Unit

• Clinical work at Margaret Bahen Hospice

• Community-based home visits

This is an excellent opportunity to experience a broad and integrated palliative care practice within a collaborative environment.

Academic Environment

Southlake is a teaching site affiliated with the University of Toronto, Division of Palliative Care. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work alongside:

• Family Medicine Residents

• Elective Palliative Care Fellows

Qualifications

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice medicine in Ontario

• Additional training in Palliative Medicine

• Strong collaborative and interdisciplinary practice approach

Compensation

• Remuneration under a fee-for-service model

Term

• 3-month locum

• Start date: July 2, 2026