The Thessalon Medical Centre and North Shore Health Network (NSHN) are seeking three (3) family physicians to join their experienced health care team. With a progressive practice and generous incentives, you and your family can enjoy all that the north shore has to offer.

Located along the north shore of Lake Huron, the Thessalon Medical Centre is comprised of three (3) family physicians who are part of the Central Algoma Rural Physicians Group which consists of 5.5 full-time family physician positions. Together, the physician groups from Thessalon and nearby Bruce Mines care for a catchment area of approximately 4,500 residents.

The physician group provides on-call coverage at the North Shore Health Network (NSHN) Thessalon Site. This facility is equipped with a 24-hour Emergency Department.

This practice opportunity allows physicians to work in clinical, emergency, and long term care settings, while enjoying ample family time.

The successful candidate will hold a Medical Degree and have completed a Family Residency program from a recognized University, as well as be in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Practice Includes:

• 37 days of locum funding through HealthForceOntario (HFO) and the Ministry of Health (MOH)
• Teaching opportunities with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine
• Equitably divided on-call schedule at the North Shore Health Network
• OTN and e-consults

Compensation and Incentives Include:

• Rural and Northern Physician Group Agreement (RNPGA)
• Community grant eligibility of $107,166  (Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative), paid over four years by the MOH
• $6,000 in relocation assistance
• $6,000 in housing incentive paid over 6 months or a $100,000 interest free loan
• $10,000 paid out over five years of practice, paid on the anniversary of hire