Job Description

NeurologistNewfoundland, CanadaFull Time and Locum Opportunities AvailableLocation:Western Health, situated on the scenic west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking the services of a Neurologist for Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, Newfoundland.Western Memorial Regional Hospital is a 171-bed regional referral center for Western Newfoundland and provides services to a population base of approximately 78,000 people. They are affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Medicine and they encourage and support academic interests.Scope of Work:The physician will be responsible to attend to all active inpatients on a daily basis, unless care is delegated to another physician and to conduct outpatient clinics, as well as, to respond to Emergency Room consultations. The physician will be required to conduct and/or interpret diagnostic tests and procedures to determine the nature of an illness using. MRI, CAT scans, lumbar punctures, spinal taps, electroencephalography, electromyography and nerve-conduction velocity tests. Once a diagnosis has been made the physician will develop a treatment plan and coordinate care with other medical-service providers, including participation in Stroke Unit Rounds.Information and Benefits of Western Newfoundland:Corner Brook is a vibrant and active community. Enjoy living in a fabulous setting with exceptional skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking and much more on Newfoundland\'s beautiful West Coast! If you are interested in this position and are seeking a rewarding career and a high quality of life for you and your family, please respond. Visit the following web site for additional information on the City of Corner Brook:Remuneration:

• Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador dated May 3, 2022.
• The Specialist Salary Scale is Step 1 - $263,672 to Step 3 - $285,596. The salary step is determined by the Department of Health based on a physician\'s years of clinical experience, noting that residency and fellowship training does not count towards years of clinical experience for this purpose.
• On-call benefits paid in accordance with DOH guidelines. On-call coverage provided after the 1 in 3 monthly obligation is eligible to be paid $43.55 per hour and is administered by Eastern Health. Additionally physicians bill MCP $12.08 per hour for each hour they are scheduled on-call.
• For the first three months of your employment, physicians can be provided accommodations free of charge upon request. A damage deposit is required.
• Standard utilities are included with the exception of personal long distance telephone calls which will be the physician\'s responsibility. The physician is expected to vacate the accommodation during this 3 month timeframe. Upon completion of 12 months of service, the physician is eligible for a one-time payment of $3,750 toward housing costs.
• Incumbents will receive annually 20 days of vacation plus leave for workshops and other training.

Qualifications:Eligible for registration and licensure as a Neurologist with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland (CPSNL)Specialist training in NeurologyRoyal College of Canada Certification or eligibilityMCCQE1 exam OR a complete set of USMLE\'sOr your training and certification is from an approved jurisdiction. Approved jurisdictions: Australia, United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong and Switzerland.Interested candidates please contact or send CV to:Michelle Flynn, RPRCOO/ Physician Recruitment ConsultantCanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.michelleflynn@canamrecruiting.caPlease forward to any and all colleagues

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