Cardiologist

Cardiologist

Located just 30 minutes east of Toronto, in Beautiful Durham Region, Lakeridge Health Oshawa (LHO) is looking for a Cardiologist to participate in the Cardiology service model, with a focus on the provision of services to the following areas; acute cardiac unit, acute inpatient cardiology ward, consult service, cardiac diagnostics, cardiac imaging, heart function clinic and pacemaker clinic.

We currently have a position available for one full-time cardiologist to join a team of eight cardiologists with well-established practices. Hospital-based inpatient care is shared among the group with home-based call. Participation in the General Medicine call schedule is not required.

Applicants must be licensed or eligible for a license to practice in Ontario with accreditation in Cardiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its equivalent. A strong interest in teaching would be an asset as Lakeridge Health is associated with Queen’s University and the successful candidate is encouraged to pursue an academic appointment. Ability to implant permanent pacemakers would be an asset as would level III echocardiography certification but these are not required.

The successful candidate will promote and exemplify excellence in professional practice and conduct, commitment to team-based and inter-professional care and proven strong interpersonal skills.

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Lakeridge Health has everything you seek – in your career and beyond. As one of Ontario’s largest hospital networks and the dedicated cancer centre for the Central East, we foster a culture that promotes career advancement, learning opportunities and great quality of life. Through five hospital sites in Ajax, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Port Perry, and Whitby, and leading cancer, nephrology and mental health and addictions programs, we provide a broad range of healthcare services to a diverse population, with a focus on achieving excellence. One System. Best Health.

Oshawa is located in Durham Region, an expanding community 50 km east of Toronto. It is the home of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), and is within easy reach of both fine countryside and Toronto’s cultural attractions.

Please forward a letter of interest, accompanied by an updated CV, to: Lakeridge Health (Attention: Dr. Sherali Rahim), Medical Affairs Office, 1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9. Tel: 905-576-8711 x33720. E-mail: [email protected].

Application closing date: April 16, 2023.

At Lakeridge Health, inclusion is one of our core values and it connects us to our patients and the communities we serve. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve complex health system problems of a changing—and increasingly diverse—Durham Region. We have significant work to do and are accelerating our commitment to better represent the communities we serve. Join us on this critical journey!

We especially invite applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis, or Inuk/Inuit person. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact us.