Emergency Physicians – Uxbridge Hospital

Job Description

<p><h3>Land Acknowledgement</h3><p>Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississauga of the Credit and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands. We acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples were not asked to share their territory with settler populations and that we are all here as uninvited guests. We thank all generations of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island for their commitment, contributions and protection of the land and its resources.</p><h3>Who You Are</h3><p>You embody Oak Valley Health’s core values of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage; you are patient and client‑centered, a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritisation skills.</p><h3>Job Overview</h3><p>Uxbridge Hospital is seeking Emergency Physicians to provide emergency services in a single‑coverage ER. Local support is strong for urgent situations, with supportive specialist colleagues at Markham Stouffville Hospital available for consultation. Each day consists of three 8‑hour shifts. The patient mix is typically CTAS3&4, with 1–2 CTAS1&2 per day. On‑site lab, X‑ray, CT and ultrasound are available 24/7, with ultrasound Monday‑Friday and after‑hours availability at Markham Stouffville Hospital.</p><p>Compensation: Competitive hourly rate with higher rates on weekends and holidays. Summer weekends in July and August offer an additional hourly rate bonus. Short and long‑term opportunities are available.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Provide emergency services during three 8‑hour shifts daily.</li><li>Triage and manage patients, primarily CTAS3&4, while handling 1–2 CTAS1&2 cases per day.</li><li>Collaborate with on‑site laboratory, X‑ray, CT, and ultrasound services, and consult with specialist colleagues at Markham Stouffville Hospital as needed.</li><li>Participate as part of a collegial medical community consisting of CCFP, CCFP‑EM and FRCPC doctors across emergency, inpatient, family medicine and walk‑in clinics.</li><li>Engage in continuing medical education focused on advanced rural skills and collaborate with nursing and allied health professionals.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications/Experience</h3><ul><li>Independent license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) to practice as an Emergency Physician.</li><li>Certification with the College of Family Physician Canada (CFPC), Emergency Medicine (preferred) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), Emergency Medicine.</li><li>Demonstrated clinical experience, expertise and knowledge in emergency medicine.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, communication, organizational, team‑building and conflict‑management skills.</li><li>Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.</li><li>Interested and qualified physicians are encouraged to submit an expression of interest and current Curriculum Vitae to Dr.TeshaCasella, Chief, Uxbridge Hospital, and to Manager, Medical Administration, Trwhyte@oakvalleyhealth.ca.</li></ul><h3>Contact Information</h3><p>Interested and qualified physicians are encouraged to submit an expression of interest and current Curriculum Vitae to: Dr.TeshaCasella, Chief, Uxbridge Hospital; Manager, Medical Administration, trwhyte@oakvalleyhealth.ca.</p><h3>About Us</h3><p>Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations. Across our two hospital sites—Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital—as well as our Reactivation Care Centre, we deliver safe, high‑quality care to more than 441,000 patients annually. We provide diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.</p><h3>Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging</h3><p>Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources. Oak Valley Health is honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity and is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.</p></p>
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