Breathe, Thrive, and Find Happiness as an Emergency Doctor

Why Apply
Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) is growing health care services in the heart of cottage country and has a unique career opportunity with a welcoming and supportive community for an Emergency Department (ED) Physician and their family. The lakes and forests that inspire art, incredible outdoor adventures and peaceful living are only the fringe benefits. Rural healthcare offers physicians new experiences that challenge and bring unexpected personal and career growth.

Role
HHHS requires full-time and part-time Emergency Department Physicians to work in the Haliburton ED. Full-time consists of 12 ED shifts per month where shifts range from 8 to 12-hour days and 14-hour nights. HHHS ED is operational 24/7 and averages 15,000 visits per year of all age groups and variable acuity. Depending on seasonal needs, coverage is comprised of three shifts (day, evening/night, and second day shift) currently staffed by local physicians and locums. Relocation funding may be available for full-time physicians moving to the County.

Hospital and Community Healthcare SupportsThe ED is supported by Haliburton County Paramedic Services and an onsite helipad is maintained for Ornge air ambulance and medical transport service. 

The ED is supported by regional hospitals for referral and interventional radiology services, and has an impressive portfolio of local hospital services and community programs including Primary care, Inpatient care, Long-term Care, End-of-Life care, Mental Health and Addictions care, and an array of Community Support Services such as Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN), Palliative Care Community Team (PCCT), Assisted Living Services for High-Risk Seniors and Physiotherapy all focused on supporting care. For a full list of HHHS services and community resources please visit: http://hhhs.ca/

The Haliburton ER is part of a busy rural community hospital averaging 20,000 visits/year. Most visits are CTAS 3 or 4 with several CTAS 2 and a few CTAS 1 cases. 40-50 patient/24 hours increasing to 80-100/day in summer months.

We have two fully equipped trauma rooms, three observation stretchers, three exam rooms, ISO room, procedure room, fast track room with 5 in-progress chairs and an x-ray department. CT Scanner and CT Mammography are on site and available for emergency and non-emergency use.

The ER is stocked with TNKase for Stemi, procedural sedation meds and a full complement of resuscitation meds. Equipment includes a portable ultrasound and Glide scope. We also have onsite Ultrasound and Echocardiography.

Shifts are 08:00-18:00, 18:00-08:00 with an overlap shift of 12:00-20:00, and 09:00-21:00 during summer months.

A helipad is located onsite for use by air ambulances. There are no specialists on site however there is a strong relationship with referral centres and specialists Peterborough, Lindsay, Bracebridge and Huntsville. Physicians are well supported by a strong nursing team.

We use EPIC EMR.

Skills & Qualifications
The successful applicant must have English as their working language and must be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Applicants with CCFP (EM) certification or CCFP with experience are preferred. In addition, the candidate must be eligible for professional staff privileges and have ACLS certification or equivalent experience. Certification in ATLS, PALS, and POCUS are invaluable in a rural setting. Strong communication skills and experience working in rural environments are beneficial.

ED Physicians are paid under the ED Alternate Funding Agreement (AFA) and compensation is via fee-for-service billing to the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).

Temporary accommodation coordinated for physician and family during contractual transition periods

Financial Incentives for Full-Time Practice

• FLEXIBLE Return of Service through Haliburton County; $25,000 per year for 2-year commitment (12,500 for part-time). Payable for up to 6 years, total $150,000.

  This can start during medical training or be paid in advance of practice start date (subject to Council's approval).

• Relocation Reimbursement: up to $15,000 when relocating to Haliburton County for full-time practice

• Northern Rural Recruitment and Retention Program (NRRR); $97,748 payable over four years

• Canada Student Loan Forgiveness; $60,000 payable over 5 years

For More Information
Wendy Welch, Physician Recruitment Coordinator for the County of Haliburton
wwelch@haliburtoncounty.ca
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705-935-0314 or 1-833-HALIDOC

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