The Division of Hospital Medicine within the Department of Family Medicine at Queen’s University invites applications for the position of Primary Care Physician- Hospitalist. This role and the successful incumbent’s time will be heavily focused on clinical service in the field of Hospital Medicine and will be responsible for providing patient care to individuals within the Providence Transitional Care Centre (PTCC). An emphasis will be on the teaching and mentorship of staff, residents and medical students in a dynamic clinical setting. Educational responsibilities will include fostering clinical reasoning, promoting professionalism, and cultivating a patient-centered approach to care.  

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) at Queen’s University is an interdisciplinary collaboration of health professionals, teachers, researchers, clerical, and administrative staff who are based both at the university and in the community. Our vision is to be a DFM acknowledged for its excellence in care delivery, education, and research.  

Position Summary:   

Reporting to the Division Chair the incumbent will be responsible for providing patient care to individuals within the Providence Care Regional Rehabilitation Centre.  

The successful incumbent will be expected to: 

• Work closely with other hospitalists in the Division to provide medical coverage as per the Division needs.  
• Be a member of the On-Call Group that provides On-Call coverage for the patients across all the programs covered by the Division of Hospital Medicine at Providence Care Hospital and Providence Transitional Care Center (PTCC).  
• Provide a unique learning opportunity for house staff interested in Hospital Medicine.  
• Initiate and lead family medicine-based health research at Providence Care Hospital.  
• Be accountable to the DFM for sustaining a Division of Hospitalist Medicine.  

Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent). Candidates must be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Preference will be given to those who can provide evidence of a current involvement and commitment to education through the submission of an educational dossier and the identification of referees who can attest to the applicant’s educational expertise.  

Members of the Department of Family Medicine enjoy a competitive compensation package, including a generous benefits plan. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. 

Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources. 

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attracts outstanding students. Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment (www.queensu.ca). 

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended May 1, 2022. However, they remain in effect for students, staff, and faculty in workplaces, including hospitals, where patient care is provided and/or where the work duties or educational requirements of the position involve or support patient care. 

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQA+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.  

Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents: 

• a cover letter, summarizing expertise, qualifications, and accomplishments relevant to the position. The cover letter should also indicate whether or not you will require a work permit and/or require support with an extension of your work permit in the future.  
• a Curriculum Vitae 
• an educational dossier 
• the names and full contact information of three referees.  

Complete applications are to be directed to:  

Dr. Alenia Kysela (Head of the Department of Family Medicine) at [email protected] 

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact [email protected].