Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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 our five hospital sites, in Ajax-Pickering, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Port Perry, and Whitby, we provide a broad range of healthcare services to a diverse population, with a focus on achieving excellence.  One system.  Best Health.

The LH surgical team is represented by General Surgery, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Ophthalmology, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Urology.  We have access to Vascular Surgery from Peterborough Health Sciences Centre. Both Oshawa and Ajax-Pickering hospitals are supported by full ED, ICU, and Radiology/Interventional Radiology teams.  Opportunities for Adjunct Faculty appointments exist at both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University. There is a strong opportunity to be involved with education, if desires, as Lakeridge Health is site for many Queen’s university programs, and a unique MD – Family Medicine direct entry program starting in 2023.

Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Ajax-Pickering Hospital

The Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) is currently seeking a surgeon to join our team at our Ajax-Pickering Hospital.  The successful applicant will share 1:6 call, covering Lakeridge Health’s 4 acute, 1 chronic care, and 1 currently developing ambulatory care sites.  ED coverage is provided at Oshawa and Ajax-Pickering hospitals.  Patients from our other three hospitals are transported to one of the first two hospital’s EDs. The recruited surgeon will join another OHNS surgeon at Ajax site (six corporate wide).  Currently available OR time is 1 day every 2 weeks. There is significant opportunity to OR time via the Jerry Coughlan Health and Wellness Centre ambulatory surgical centre starting in 2024. The applicant will be expected to provide comprehensive general OHNS services. Fellowship training is not required.

Applicants must be eligible for licensure by the CPSO, and must have completed a recognized Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency program, with FRCSC certification.  This position will commence on July 1st, 2024.   Application closing date:  September 30, 2023.

Please submit letters of interest, CV, and contact information for three referees to Dr. Artur Gevorgyan (Division Head); Email:  mdcv@lh.ca 

Lakeridge Health will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact the Medical Affairs Office at mdcv@lh.ca . Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Preemployment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.