Description

The selected candidate will participate in on-call coverage for rheumatology consultations on inpatient wards and Emergency Department. Due to a strong internal medicine and hospitalist group, there are no expectations to assume most responsible physician on any patient. Remuneration is fee-for-service as set by the OHIP Schedule of Benefits and Fees.

Osler is also affiliated with McMaster University Michael DeGroote School of Medicine Family Medicine Program as an academic community teaching site. Moreover, there is the turnkey opportunity to join the Rheumatology Associates Brampton outpatient practice.

Accountabilities:

Weekday and weekend/holiday on-call for adults in the Emergency Department and inpatient units
Inpatient consultative care as per the rheumatology call schedule at Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital to admitted adults on nonmedical and medical services
Support the most responsible physician care being provided by family practice hospitalists, GIM hospitalists or medical subspecialists

Requirements

Accredited medical degree (or equivalent)
Certification in Rheumatology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
License to practice and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population)
Proven track record of attendance, punctuality and accountability
Models behaviour that aligns with Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Expertise in clinical teaching or clinical research preferred for those interested in education or research