Gastroenterologist– Full-Time

Join our team in beautiful Northern Ontario!

The Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) is seeking a full-time Gastroenterologist to join our innovative, multi-disciplinary referral and teaching hospital.

The successful candidate will provide coverage in a fast-paced referral based facility, with the ability to take over an established practice that includes patient management and follow-ups. This position includes participation in the endoscopy call schedule, with no requirement of Internal Medicine or Intensive Care Unit call coverage. The Gastroenterology on-call would support the Emergency Department and Hospitalist Program with urgent scopes and consults. TADH provides on average 3,185 yearly endoscopic interventions. The gastroenterologist will also enjoy an excellent working relationship with the General Surgery group, who have advanced training in colorectal surgery.

There is also an opportunity to teach and mentor medical students and family medicine residents, through affiliation with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

You will be joining a team that provides exceptional patient and family-driven care, in a supportive trauma-informed, and culturally safe manner. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us in our Mission: Providing Exemplary Care to Northerners.

Position Requirements

Candidates must:

• have (or be eligible for) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
• be (or eligible to be) licensed to practice as a Gastroenterologist in the Province of Ontario
• have (or be be eligible to obtain) Canadian Medical Protective Associate (CMPA) coverage
• have a commitment to patient safety and high standards of care

Remuneration

Compensation is a combination of Fee-for-Service, a lucrative Northern Specialist Alternate Payment Plan, and a HOCC On-Call stipend. 

Incentives

• The Timmins and District Hospital provides an incentive package up to $60,000 over four years.
• Applicants are eligible for a repayable interest-free loan up to $150,000.
• Applicants can apply for the Ministry of Health Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (N3R). The N3R Initiative includes an $84,718 incentive over a 4-year period for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who establish a full-time practice in Timmins.

About the Hospital and Community

The Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) is a 225-bed district hospital serving a local population of 41,000 and a catchment area of 110,000. The Timmins and District Hospital is a fully accredited referral and teaching hospital and offers a full range of Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Maternal/Child, Long Term Care, and Mental Health and Addiction Services. Affiliated with the NOSM University, in addition to several colleges and universities in Ontario, our hospital actively supports ongoing learning opportunities for medical residents and learners, post-secondary and high school students.

Timmins is situated on the banks of the beautiful Mattagami River and is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The community is large enough to provide all the necessary facilities and services, without the hassles and costs associated with living in a larger city. Please visit Move To Timmins to learn more about why you should move to "the City with a Heart of Gold".

For more information, please contact:

Corey Krupa, Physician Recruiter

Email: ckrupa@tadh.com

Phone: 705-267-2131 x 6056