Physician Opportunities

The following positions are currently available at the Ross Memorial Hospital:

Family Physician Obstetrician

We are seeking family physicians interested in low-risk obstetrics to join our collegial team. Call is one week at a time and shared with 4 other family physicians. Schedule can be flexible. Our group runs Kawartha Pregnancy and Newborn Care (https://sites.google.com/view/kawarthapnc), and provides shared care for prenatal patients, deliveries, and newborn care to 6 weeks of age. While on call, we also attend C-sections as baby doctor, and care for newborns delivered by patients of the obstetricians.

Our maternity floor assists with 250-300 deliveries per year, with plans to grow as the community grows. Our obstetrical team is comprised of family physicians, obstetricians, nursing staff, midwives, and anaesthetists providing 24-7 epidural coverage. Our team is consistently rated highly by patients on surveys of patient satisfaction.

The Ross Memorial Hospital is a progressive, fully accredited 187-bed hospital. RMH offers a wide variety of acute and continuing care services, including a 24/7/365 emergency department, obstetrics, orthopaedics and ophthalmology, outpatient dialysis, a schedule 1 mental health program, restorative seniors care, rehabilitation and palliative care, a progressive health promotion program for chronic disease management, and a full range of diagnostic imaging, including MRI.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is located 128 km from Toronto. The area boasts an abundance of excellent educational and recreational facilities as well as a wide range of family and cultural amenities. Kawartha Lakes is home to more than 80,000 local residents and 35,000 seasonal visitors. Nearly 1.4 million people visit us each year seeking the cottage life made possible by our 250 lakes and rivers.

Please apply, or direct questions, to:

cellery@rmh.org

General Surgeon

The division of General Surgery at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) in Lindsay, Ontario is recruiting a general surgeon to live and practice in the community. Call obligation is 1 in 4 (locums serve as the 4th member). Applicants must be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and must possess a community general surgery skill-set, with expectations of providing endoscopic and a full breadth of general surgical services. Additional sub-specialty fellowship training may be considered a plus, but is by no means required. Equipment for advanced laparoscopic procedures (colorectal, upper GI, etc.) provided. Allotted weekly time consists of one day each of O.R. and endoscopy, and 1/2 day of minor procedures. Other specialties at RMH include Orthopedics, OBS/GYN, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia and Internal Medicine. An 8-bed closed ICU is staffed by internists and intensivists, and a Hospitalist service is available to assist in ward care. Advanced D.I. services include both CT and MRI, and Interventional Radiology is readily available via Peterborough Regional Hospital, a 1/2 hour away.

The Ross Memorial Hospital is a progressive, fully accredited 187-bed hospital offering a full range of services. The City of Kawartha Lakes in located in the beautiful Kawarthas and only 128 km from Toronto. The area boasts an abundance of excellent educational and recreational facilities as well as a wide range of family and cultural amenities. Kawartha Lakes is home to more than 75,000 permanent and 30,000 seasonal residents. Nearly 1.4 million people visit us each year seeking the cottage lifestyle made possible by our 250 lakes and rivers.

Please send CV and three references with contact information to cellery@rmh.org

Permanent General Adult Psychiatrist

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is currently recruiting for a full time General Adult Psychiatrist position to join our Mental Health Program. Ross Memorial Hospital is a Schedule 1 Facility with a 15-bed acute Mental Health Unit.

The Ross Memorial Hospital is a progressive, fully accredited 187-bed hospital offering a full range of emergency, medical, critical care, ob/gyne, orthopaedic, general surgery, ophthalmology, long term care and mental health services. The City of Kawartha Lakes in located in the beautiful Kawarthas and only 128 km from Toronto. The area boasts an abundance of excellent educational and recreational facilities as well as a wide range of family and cultural amenities. Kawartha Lakes is home to more than 80,000 permanent and 30,000 seasonal residents. Nearly 1.4 million people visit us each year seeking the cottage lifestyle made possible by our 250 lakes and rivers.

Practice Profile

Be part of three full-time equivalent psychiatrists
Work closely with our multidisciplinary Mental Health Team
Provide support to the Day Program, Case Management Program, Early Psychosis and Adult Outpatient Programs, Consult-liaison services, and inpatient units.
Dedicated crisis worker support when on-call
Excellent specialty support form Hospitalist Medicine
Fee –For-Service billing with Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)

Qualifications

Current license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CPSO) or eligible for licensure with the CPSO and Royal College specialty in Psychiatry”. Supervision available.

English Speaking

Please submit your curriculum vitae and reference letters to Connie Ellery at cellery@rmh.org. Epic training will be mandatory.

Internal Medicine Specialist

Ross Memorial Hospital, serving a population of up to 80,000, is seeking a full-time internist with an interest and/or experience in ICU Medicine. We are looking for an internist for the community who will set up an office-based practice. You will also provide consultations to inpatients and to Emergency Department patients. On call duties include night coverage of an 8-bed ICU closed unit. Call is 1:10 or less, with HOCC stipends. You will join a collegial group and supportive environment.

Sub-specialist interests are welcome. CPSO supervision can be available for appropriate candidate. If you are interested, please forward your Curriculum Vitae.

Located in the beautiful Kawarthas, and only 128 km from Toronto, there is an abundance of excellent recreational facilities, school and family opportunities.

Please apply to:

Dr. Patel

Ross Memorial Hospital