Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:Our client in the Miramichi is currently recruiting a general pediatrician to establish a community practice and provide inpatient care.EMPLOYER:
Our client is one of the largest health-care organizations in Atlantic Canada, operating 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, clinics and offices providing medical services ranging from acute care to community-based health services to New Brunswick, northern Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. With 1,000 physicians, an annual budget exceeding $1 billion and approximately 13,000 employees.HOURS OF WORK:Full-time, minimum 37.5 hours per week and,On-call coverage in coordination with the departmentJOB DESCRIPTION:The Pediatrician shall establish a comprehensive full-time practice in general pediatrics and provide both inpatient and outpatient services at the Hospital including participation in the on-call rota of the Department of Pediatrics.The Pediatrician will not be expected to cover call or provide inpatient care in the NICU.A typical weekly schedule will include:Provide inpatient care including daily rounds on patients admitted under your care or per the hospitalist rounding scheduleProvide consultations to hospital-based patients as requested by attending staffProvide an outpatient service for the assessment and management of both new and follow-up patientsTeaching responsibilities for residents, medical students, nurses, and peers as appropriateParticipate in departmental and other appropriate pediatrics and hospital committeesCollaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address staff and patient education needsREMUNERATION:Standard remuneration is fee-for-service which is a direct compensation between the physician and Medicare of New Brunswick.EXPECTED START DATE:
As soon as possible.QUALIFICATIONS:A medical degree is required.Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or American Board Certification in Pediatrics. In circumstances where no qualified Canadian trained applicants are available, equivalent certification may be considered as long as they qualify for licensure in the Province of New Brunswick.Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.Proficiency in English is required. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset.In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.Good attendance and work record.Physically able to perform assigned duties.ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: The City of Miramichi is a friendly, warm community located along the Miramichi River in northeastern New Brunswick. It offers very affordable housing and cost of living while meeting all your day-to-day needs. Most homes are within a 15-minute commute to the hospital, with family friendly, safe neighbourhoods.Miramichi boasts excellent outdoor opportunities including boating, golfing, and world-class fishing. There are well-maintained trails for hiking, biking, ATV\'ing and snowmobiling. Many festivals are offered throughout the year and there are plenty of community and recreation programs for children and adults.For more information, visit .Interested candidates please contact or send CV to:Rohini Patel
Physician Recruitment Consultant, New Brunswick Lead
CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.
647-740-5081

CanAm Physician Recruiting