Family Physicians

Family Physician (Bay St. George Medical Clinic)

Job Location: Stephenville
Job Type: Full-time, Salaried
Internal or External: External
Post Date: 2022-04-21
Close Date: 2022-11-01
Job Category: Medical

Vacancy Number: 2022000556
Details:

Permanent Full-time

Locums also available

Western Health is seeking the services of salaried Family Physicians to fill two (2) vacancies at the Bay St. George Medical Clinic, 169 Montana Dr #129, Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, A2N 2T4.

The successful applicants will provide out-patient clinics on a regular week day basis, in patient care, O.R. assist, and escort duty, along with a regular rotation of on-call with the other Family Physicians serving the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital after hours and on weekends. The Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital is a 44-bed acute care hospital offering 24-hour emergency room service.

Qualifications Required: Medical Degree. Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL), have current ACLS certification and satisfy credentialing requirements of Western Health. Experience working in an Emergency Room will be an asset.

Language of Work: English

Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly plus on-call obligations

Remuneration: The General Practice Salary Scale ranges from $158,922.00 to $189,243.00 as outlined in the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The Department of Health and Community Services in accordance with Provincial Guidelines will officially determine a Physician’s step assignment with yearly progression thereafter. Additional income is generated through billings for Category A Emergency Room coverage.

An annual Retention Bonus is offered in accordance with the current MOA. Additional benefits are available including group health insurance, various leave including vacation, study, and bereavement.

Located in scenic Bay St. George, the Town of Stephenville has a population of 7,200 and is the service centre for a catchment area of approximately 25,000.  Stephenville has choice state of the art recreational facilities, all of which are located in a very close proximity; the Regional Aquatic Centre, Stephenville Dome, West Coast Training Centre, Whaleback Nordic Cross Country Ski Trails, Caribou Curling Club and the 18 hole Harmon Seaside Links Golf Course. Stephenville offers a thriving education system that includes the provincial Headquarters of the College of the North Atlantic. The Regional Airport in Deer Lake is 1.5 hours drive away. Visit the following web site for additional information on the Community of Stephenville:

www.townofstephenville.com

Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

A resume, supporting documentation and the names of three references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.

Interested applicants are asked to apply through eRecruit. Only applications received through eRecruit will be processed. Please visit the Careers page on Western Health’s website for more information.

Thank you for your interest with Western Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Recruiter Name: Carmel Turpin, for specific inquiries please contact: [email protected]