Family Medicine - Obstetrics

Bracebridge, Ontario Full-time Family Practice Posted 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Permanent Position
This is a full-time permanent role with ongoing employment.

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Position Overview: We are seeking two dedicated and compassionate Family Physicians with a focus on Obstetrics to join our dynamic team at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, Ontario. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the Family Health Network, affiliated with the Cottage Country Family Health Team (CCFHT). Key Responsibilities: • Provide comprehensive, team-based obstetrical care, including prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum services. • Participate in a call system • Share on-call duties • Weekend on-call coverage is typically for 72 hours. Compensation: Obstetric at MAHC - HOCC + Fee for Service Family Health Network (capitation model) Qualifications: Applicants for Family Medicine who also wish to obtain OBS privileges must: 1. Either have completed OBS training for a period of 4 months or more, supported by a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Program: or 2. Have OBS experience from another Hospital supported by a letter of recommendation from the Chief of Obstetrics of that Hospital; 3. Have completed the two-day Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada ALARM® course, or equivalent, before or during the period of Associate Staff privileges at the hospital to which privileges are being requested; and 4. Have participated in six deliveries in such a way as to demonstrate competence in the essential aspects of antenatal care and the management of labour and delivery in a Level 1 setting under mentorship in our Hospital. A family physician with OBS privileges will act as mentor for a family physician with Associate Staff privileges. 5. Be up to date with their neonatal resuscitation, NRP® or equivalent, certification. 6. Certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) with a special interest or additional training in Obstetrics. 7. Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). 8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. Why Join Our Team? Collaborative and supportive work environment. Opportunity for full-spectrum of family practice, including inpatient medicine, ED, and palliative care. Recent investment by hospital administration into moreOB program, highlighting commitment to support low-risk obstetrics. Planned new hospital build to begin in 2029, including state-of-the-art labour and delivery suite. Beautiful location in the heart of Muskoka, offering a great work-life balance. The successful candidate will be invited to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching activities, and candidates that progress to a full-time Associate position will be eligible to apply for an academic appointment with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Open Number of Positions: 1-2 Start Date: Flexible About Us: Proudly serving our communities through quality healthcare, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-faceted organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. In addition to our complement of General Practitioners, our medical staff includes specialists in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Urology. South Muskoka Memorial Hospital is located in Bracebridge, just 2 hours north of Toronto in beautiful “cottage country” surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines. Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to David Gravelle, Health Human Resources Recruiter at [email protected] MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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Position Details

Location
Bracebridge, Ontario
Position Type
Full-time
Specialty
Family Practice
Practice
South Muskoka Memorial Ho
Payment Model
Family Health Organization (FHO) with FHT
Community Size
10,000 - 50,000
Openings
2 positions
Job ID
JOB-155A1F66

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