Emergency Medicine Physician
Start Date: available immediately
Interested candidates can arrange a site visit and/or locum placement to trial the position with transportation and accommodation arranged.
Position Description:
The Miramichi Regional Hospital Emergency Department is actively seeking a permanent full-time emergency medicine physician.
The Miramichi Regional Hospital is a 161-bed hospital with a full range of primary care and specialty services, including: family medicine, general and orthopedic surgery, internal medicine and intensive care, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, anesthesia and pathology. We are located 90 mins from a Level II Trauma center (Moncton City Hospital).
Our department offers 8 hour shifts with double coverage from 11:30-21:00 daily. The full time position will require 3-4 shifts per week, with excellent flexibility for specific scheduling needs and vacation requests.
Financial Details:
Remuneration is based on an average sessional rate of $205/hour. Full time physicians who take 6 weeks vacation typically gross $300,000+ per year.
The government of New Brunswick currently offers a rural recruitment incentive of $80,000 for a 4-year return of service.
The Horizon Health Authority offers a relocation incentive starting at $8000. The New Brunswick Medical Society offers a retention program and generous CMPA and CME reimbursements.
Additional Opportunities:
Dr. Eugene Mah, Medical Director eugene.mah@HorizonNB.ca
Phone: (506) 623-3430
Start Date: available immediately
Interested candidates can arrange a site visit and/or locum placement to trial the position with transportation and accommodation arranged.
Position Description:
The Miramichi Regional Hospital Emergency Department is actively seeking a permanent full-time emergency medicine physician.
The Miramichi Regional Hospital is a 161-bed hospital with a full range of primary care and specialty services, including: family medicine, general and orthopedic surgery, internal medicine and intensive care, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, anesthesia and pathology. We are located 90 mins from a Level II Trauma center (Moncton City Hospital).
Our department offers 8 hour shifts with double coverage from 11:30-21:00 daily. The full time position will require 3-4 shifts per week, with excellent flexibility for specific scheduling needs and vacation requests.
Financial Details:
Remuneration is based on an average sessional rate of $205/hour. Full time physicians who take 6 weeks vacation typically gross $300,000+ per year.
The government of New Brunswick currently offers a rural recruitment incentive of $80,000 for a 4-year return of service.
The Horizon Health Authority offers a relocation incentive starting at $8000. The New Brunswick Medical Society offers a retention program and generous CMPA and CME reimbursements.
Additional Opportunities:
- Teaching experiences with medical students (longitudinal integrated clerkship site) and residents (emergency medicine residency program rural site)
- Assistance with attaining faculty appointments with the Department of Emergency Medicine at both Dalhousie and Memorial University
- Support to physicians with some ER experience who wish to expand to a dedicated ER career will be provided. Our experienced staff will provide on-shift guidance and advice regarding further educational opportunities
- Assistance to apply for the EM Review CCFP-EM exam prep course will be provided to those who are interested
About the Community:
The city of Miramichi is a friendly, warm community located along the Miramichi river in Northeastern New Brunswick. It offers very affordable housing and cost of living, while meeting all of your day-to-day needs. There are many homes within a 15 minute commute to the hospital, with excellent, safe neighbourhoods.
Miramichi boasts excellent outdoor opportunities including boating, golfing and world class fishing. We have well-maintained trails for hiking, biking, ATVing and snowmobiling. Many festivals are offered throughout the year and there are plenty of community and recreation programs for children and adults.
For more information, visit https://www.discovermiramichi.com/.
Qualifications:
- A medical degree is required
- Eligible for an unsupervised licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
- ATLS and ACLS certification
- Proficiency in English; bilingual skills would be considered an asset
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills
- Good attendance and work record
- Physically able to perform assigned duties
Dr. Eugene Mah, Medical Director eugene.mah@HorizonNB.ca
Phone: (506) 623-3430