Job Description

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as a respirologist in Saskatchewan, the sunniest province in Canada.The Regina Area with the has a wonderful opportunity for a Sleep Medicine specialist in a community based, fee-for-service practice to provide service to a large referral base comprising Regina and southern Saskatchewan and to build a busy practice in an up to date setting. The area and division are committed to assisting our members to achieve a balanced lifestyle.The clinical activities comprises of seeing new patient consultations and providing longitudinal care for those patients with sleep disorders including, but not limited to Insomnia; hypersomnia; circadian rhythm sleep disorders; sleep -related movement disorders; parasomnias, sleep-related breathing disorders. Other Clinical activities expected is to comprise primarily outpatient encounters, though there may be occasional need for inpatient consultation. Interpretation of level I and III polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing, titration studies.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the growing educational needs of medical students and residents from the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. It is our expectation that the successful candidate will obtain a Clinical Faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine.The (SHA) is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.Physicians may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and post-graduate education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The has a province-wide model of distributed medical education designed to foster a province-wide College. The College has a well-resourced framework across the continuum that results in quality community partnerships, successful and comparable students across all sites, elevated community health, and better graduate retention in communities.Job QualificationsThe successful candidate will hold certification from the in Internal Medicine and Adult Respiratory Medicine. Candidates must be eligible for provisional and regular licensure from the to practice in Saskatchewan.Preference will be given to candidates with formal training in sleep disorders medicine with an AFC accredited training program in Canada, or an accredited sleep medicine fellowship in the United States and having achieved ABIM certification in sleep medicine. Candidates who have completed the practice eligibility route (PER-AFC) and having achieved formal AFC designation and diploma with the RCPSC are also eligible to apply.This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high volume environment with a commitment to provision of high quality patient and family centered care.The successful applicant is expected to participate in the undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs of the Department of Medicine in the Regina Area.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons.The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.The start date for this position is negotiable. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.BenefitsVisit the Saskatchewan Medical Association's (SMA) website for potential incentives and programs:Community Description: Regina
Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a beautiful oasis on the prairies with a steadily growing population exceeding 250,000. According to MacLean's Best Communities in Canada 2019, Regina came in second in the Prairies and 74th across the country, scoring well in population growth, commute, amenities and culture. Regina is known for its generous, friendly people and rich community pride. This welcoming prairie city has an abundance of parks, sports and recreational facilities, bicycle pathways, family attractions and an exceptional quality of life. The United Nations have awarded Regina as a 'Tree City of the World' for the second year in a row.To learn more about our province and communities, please visit the following sites:CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.

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