Neurologist

Neurologist

Job Location: Corner Brook
Job Type: Full-time, Salaried
Internal or External: External
Close Date: July 31, 2022
Job Category: Medical

Vacancy Number: 2022000637

Details:

Permanent Full-time

Western Health is seeking the services of two salaried Neurology Specialists in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. The two neurology positions, based at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, provide Neurology Services to residents of the Western Region.  Neurologists are a part of the Discipline of Internal Medicine and work as a part of an interdisciplinary team liaising with other members of the Medical Staff as required.  Neurologists provide clinic-based services in addition to consultation for inpatients.  Among the clinical duties are to: conduct and/or interpret diagnostic tests and procedures to determine the nature of an illness; make diagnoses, based on test results and patient observation; discusses treatment options with patients and their families.

Western Memorial Regional Hospital, 1 Brookfield Avenue, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6J7, has a fully developed Stroke Unit, full Rehabilitation Services, electrodiagnostics and is serviced by 3 CT scanners and 1 MRI scanner. Western Memorial Regional Hospital is a 171 bed regional referral centre for Western Newfoundland and provides services to a population base of approximately 78,000 people. We are affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Medicine and we encourage and support academic interests.

Qualifications Required: Medical Degree. Eligible for licensure as a Neurologist with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) and the ability to meet the credentialing requirements of Western Health’s Discipline of Medicine. We are seeking candidates with the appropriate sub-specialty training. Work experience is an asset.

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

Language of Work: English

Remuneration: The Specialist Salary Scale ranges from $263,672 to $285,596 per annum 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.

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

Corner Brook is a vibrant and active community.  Enjoy living in a fabulous setting with exceptional skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking and much more on Newfoundland’s beautiful West Coast!  If you are interested in this position and are seeking a rewarding career and a high quality of life for you and your family, please respond. Visit the following web site for additional information on the City of Corner Brook:

www.cornerbrook.com

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.

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