Full Time Medical Oncologist

FULL-TIME MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST 

OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO

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Opportunity

Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS) Cancer Centre is seeking a permanent full time board-certified Medical Oncologist to join our existing team of two Medical Oncologists/Hematologists and experienced Nurse Practitioner.

 

Grey Bruce Health Services http://www.gbhs.on.ca

GBHS operates six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region with its Level 2 regional referral hospital located in the City of Owen Sound.  A full range of specialty services are offered through the Departments of Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Oncology, Hospitalist Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pathology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery (ENT, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Urology). Thriving rural hospitals are located in the communities of Lion’s Head, Markdale, Meaford, Southampton and Wiarton, servicing a range of ambulatory, in-patient and emergency needs.

Service Delivery

The GBHS Cancer Centre is a well-integrated and highly regarded cancer center in Ontario. It provides cancer care to a population of over 170,000 residents of Grey Bruce. Disease sites cared for at GBHS include breast, lung, GI, GU, Gyne, skin, neuroendocrine tumor and hematologic malignancies as well as benign diagnoses. The medical oncology program is well established, with trained staff and collaborative allied healthcare professionals, including social workers, dietician and drug access navigator. On-site, the Chemo Suite has 16 chairs that provide infusion and advanced treatments with experienced staff. An excellent palliative care team, including two palliative care physicians who provide consultative care, further support GBHS’s Cancer patients, along with two dedicated pharmacists. GBHS also provides a Diagnostic Assessment Program (DAP) for thoracic and GU malignancies. Tertiary partners for the GBHS Cancer Centre are based in London, Ontario. GBHS is a strong supporter of medical education with various medical student and resident placements rotating through the Oncology program.

Qualifications

Interested candidates must hold applicable FRCPC designation.

Independent license to practice in Ontario (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) and valid malpractice insurance.

Successful candidates will demonstrate integrity, an openness to collaborate and a commitment to service excellence and quality care.

Compensation

Based on the provincial Alternate Funding Plan Agreement for Oncologists, plus attractive relocation and recruitment incentives.

Community Information

The Grey Bruce area is known for its scenic beauty overlooking Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, yet is only two hours from Pearson International Airport. Working in Owen Sound will afford you an inviting lifestyle that includes all season recreational activities, a thriving arts community and excellent schools.

Useful links: Grey County https://www.visitgrey.ca/  https://www.owensound.ca/en/exploring/exploring.aspx

Learn more about why physicians choose to work at GBHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfht-cMoWd8.

Please contact:  Medical Affairs at: [email protected]  

Trish Herrick, Director at: 519-376-2121 ext. 2949