Job Number:

J1225-0179

Job Title:

Acute Care Hospitalist - Dept of Family Medicine- Full Time & Locum Available

Department:

Credentialed Staff

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

Job Category:

Credentialed Staff

Union:

Credentialed Staff

Open Positions:

5

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Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

** URGENT ***

• January 5-12 – Stipend Mon-Fri $450.80, weekend $676.20

• January 12-19- Stipend Mon-Fri $450.80, weekend $676.20

• January 19-26- Stipend Mon-Fri $450.80, weekend $676.20

• January 26- Feb 2- Stipend Mon-Fri $450.80, weekend $676.20

• February 2-9 Stipend Mon-Fri $450.80, weekend $676.20

• February 9-17 **Family Day Stipend Mon-Fri $450.80, Sat-Mon $901.60

• February 17-23 Stipend Mon-Fri $450.80, weekend $676.20

• February 23-March 2 Stipend Mon-Fri $450.80, weekend $676.20

**Some weeks qualify for an accommodation reimbursement up to $150/day.

In partnership with other members of the medical staff, the hospitalist will provide care for designated hospital in-patients. They may be most responsible physician (MRP) for these patients or involved in concurrent care along with one of the specialists. The hospitalists will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide care and services at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) in accordance with accepted and evolving standards of clinical practice. They will utilize excellent diagnostic and therapeutic skills for the assessment and management of a wide range of medical conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary:
The primary responsibility is for the provision of the highest quality of medical care, utilizing the resources of OSMH in a prudent manner, and working within their scope of training, experience and skill level.

The hospitalist will be responsible for:

• Providing MRP coverage for designated in-patients (designated patients are “unattached”- out of area or not currently enrolled with a physician or group that does inpatient care)

• Providing concurrent care when requested by a specialist based on complexity

• Participating in the provision of 24/7 coverage with the other hospitalists

• Participating in the multidisciplinary approach to clinical utilization:

• Communicating effectively with other members of the care team and the other hospitalists in order to facilitate transfer of patient care

• Ensure that reviews, meetings and consultations with team, patients and families are daily, regular and ongoing.

• Actively participate as a preceptor for medical trainees to develop inpatient acute care skills.

• Ensure that case conferences for complex multi-morbid patients include primary care and receiving agencies.

• Communicate discharge plans to the receiving community physician or nurse practitioner in a manner that optimizes continuity of care. (eg. discharge summaries will be dictated on the day of discharge)

• Use the Electronic Medical Record to its full capacity, seeking additional training as required.

• Consistently use available order sets electronically as appropriate.

• Participate in education to support accurate and comprehensive coding practices.

• Develop competency with Dragon Medical One voice transcription when available.

Exemptions:
The Acute Care Hospitalists may opt “in” to the rotation for providing normal new-born care with current applicable training and experience, however, it is not as assigned duty.

Remuneration:

• Fee for Service billings

• HOCC equivalent ($373-466 based on # of patients)

• Overnight & weekend premiums ($490-$700)

Details:

• Mentorship support available

• 1-week blocks (preferred) with a frequency of the physicians choosing

• Overnight call 11pm-7am, requirement for 1-2 nights of call per week of duty

• EMR- Cerner (Powerchart)

• Full Line = 18-22 patients, Half Line = 8-12 patients

• 2 NP’s with MRP status, Psych Hospitalist model

• All admissions completed by Emergency Physicians

Specialist Support:

General surgery, closed ICU with 10 beds, schedule 1 facility for psychiatry (25 in patient mental health unit with 4 extra care beds), Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Respirology, Gastro, Geriatrics, Cardiac Care Clinic, Level 2c obstetrical center with level 2 nursery.

Investigation Modalities:

Lab, MRI, ultrasound, xray, CT, nuclear and IR

Qualifications

Qualifications

• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) unrestricted license that allows the physician to fulfil the requirements of this position.

• ACLS Training

American-Trained Physicians – Fast-Track Your Move to Ontario:

• Ontario now offers streamlined licensing pathways

• No additional exams or certification required if you’re ABFM-certified

• Start independent practice faster than ever!

For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Melanie Delion, Community Physician Recruiter
MDelion@osmh.on.ca
705-619-4871

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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