Family Medicine Generalists sought for Rural/Remote Practice in Northern Ontario
Wawa Family Health Team and Lady Dunn Health Centre are seeking two full-time family physicians. Physicians interested in part-time work will also be considered. ACLS, ATLS, and ER required.
Remuneration via RNPGA Contract –Guaranteed generous income, housing, recruitment and retention bonuses, 5 weeks of paid days off (37 locum funded days) annually.
The Lady Dunn Health Centre is a 28 bed hospital (10 acute, 2 ALC, 16 LTC), with a well-equipped 4 room ED. Emerg is 24h call with NP assist, low volume (avg 17 visits/24hrs), low acuity, and can be done from home after hours. Closest referral centre is Sault Ste Marie, 240km away.
The Wawa FHT is a vibrant group complement of 6 Family Physicians, 2 NPs, RNs, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Dietitian, Physiotherapist, etc. The group works in a supportive, collegial environment, continual learners through SIMs / LEG sessions and teaching opportunities through association with NOSM.
The Wawa FHT and the LDHC are co-located in a new-build, with DI and Lab on site, making for a convenient work day. Office hours 10 am to noon, 1 to 4pm, booked in 20 minute appointments with no fit-ins.
Wawa, located between Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay, is known for the statue of the Big Goose which overlooks the Trans-Canada Highway 17. While it is a growing community, with an economy based in the mining and lumber industries, it is also a tourism destination. The town is located on Wawa Lake, minutes away from the beautiful beaches of Lake Superior, hiking trails and paddling opportunities found in Lake Superior Provincial Park, fishing, hunting and blueberry picking. Municipal golf course, rec centre for fitness, dance, curling, skating and hockey, seasonal fairs and festivals, 4 school boards, etc. Wawa is a regional hub offering amenities for the enjoyment of you and your family. Come and join us in the Land of the Big Goose.
For more information, contact Ann Fenlon, recruitment and retention co-ordinator. afenlon@ldhc.com
(Ad will be posted until Friday May 12, 2023)
