Emergency Physician: Health PEI needs your help to fill ED shifts and support Emergency Care across the Island. 

An increased locum hourly rate (20% premium) with a $600 to $800 per shift Rural Incentive is being offered. Feel valued and earn $2900 - $3900 per shift. 

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Prince Edward Island 

 

Beyond PEI’s iconic lighthouses and serene shores is a workplace and experience as unique as the Island itself. At Health PEI, you will discover a world of possibilities that extend beyond conventional healthcare. Here, you can work in unique settings, experiencing both rural and small city life. Practice medicine in a close-knit team environment allowing for collaborative decision-making, open communication, and a supportive atmosphere. You will play a vital role in enhancing the way we support thousands of Islanders in one of Canada’s fastest-growing provinces. Our commitment is profound – to our patients, our community, and to you. Join us in redefining healthcare and ensuring a brighter, healthier future for our province for years to come. 

 

Emergency Department Descriptions & Remuneration:  

Rural PEI Emergency Departments: 

	Locum Incentive Hourly Rate	Estimated Fee for Service billings (31%) per Hour	Estimated 9H shift remuneration	Approximate total shift pay (with $600 incentive)
Weekday	$210.00	$51.19	$2,350.71	$2950.71
Weekend	$262.50	$51.19	$2,823.21	$3423.21

 

• Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) is a 16,000 annual patient visit, 12-hour Rural Emergency Department. Located in the town of Montague, Kings County.  

• Patient registration occurs between 8AM and 8PM, Monday to Friday and on Saturdays the ED is open from 8AM-4PM (registration closes at 1PM) 

• Current shifts are 8-4PM and 1-9PM and  

• Any additional hours worked are paid;  

• Third shift (1-9PM) now added to the schedule. 

• Lab and x ray available onsite; 

• CT and ultrasound are referred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown;  

• Traumas, etc. bypass to larger hospital;  

• Specialist support offsite. 

 

• Western Hospital (WH) is a 10,700 annual patient visit, 12-hour Rural Emergency Department. Located in the town of Alberton, West Prince County. Option to provide overnight inpatient coverage at WH, additional on-call stipend and FFS billings if called in. Overnight on-call room available for inpatient physician.  

• Patient registration occurs between 8AM and 8PM 

• Single shift;  

• Any additional hours worked are paid;   

• Lab and x ray available onsite;  

• CT and ultrasound are referred to Prince County Hospital, Summerside;  

• Traumas, etc. bypass to larger hospital;  

• Specialist support offsite.  

Urban PEI Emergency Departments: 

	Locum Incentive Hourly Rate	Estimated Fee for Service billings (31%) per Hour	Estimated 9H shift remuneration
Weekday	$210.00	$51.19	$2,350.71
Weekend/  Holiday Day	$262.50	$51.19	$2,823.21
Weekday Night	$367.50	$51.19	$3,349.52
Weekend/  Holiday Night	$367.50	$51.19	$3,349.52

 

• Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is a 40,000 annual patient visit, 24-hour Emergency Department. Located in the capital city of Charlottetown, Queens County.  

• Referral centre for the province;    

• 8 shifts per day; 9-hour shifts;   

• Locums not expected to cover night shifts;   

• 24/7 lab, X-ray, CT and Ultrasound available (CT and Ultrasound call in during evening and night);   

• Comprehensive medical and surgical support onsite;   

• More specialized care referred offsite.  

 

• Prince County Hospital (PCH) is a 24,000 annual patient visit, 24-hour emergency department. Located in Summerside, Prince County.  

• Regional referral centre;  

• 6 shifts per day; 8-hour shifts;  

• Locums not expected to cover night shifts;  

• 24/7 lab, X-ray, CT and Ultrasound davailable (CT and Ultrasound call in during evening and night);  

• Selected specialist consultation available 24/7 onsite:  

• Internal medicine 

• General surgery 

• Obstetrics / Gynecology  

• Anesthesia 

Rural and Remote Incentive:  

• Applicable to Kings County Memorial Hospital and Western Hospital shifts only.  

• For Medical Affairs identified shifts (minimum of 6 hours) between September 1, 2024 – January 5, 2025, an additional $600 per shift will be paid.  

• If a physician works more than three (3) shifts per month between September 1, 2024 – January 5, 2025, the incentive increases to $800 per shift.  

 

Travel and Accommodation Reimbursement: 

 Short-Term Locum (1-10 days worked per month)  

• Locums coming from out of province (not Island residents) are also eligible for the following:   

• Coverage of hotel accommodations during the length of the locum stay on Prince Edward Island, up to a maximum of $300 per night;   

• $100 per day living expense stipend will be provided for the days worked during the locum period;   

• Paid actual travel time ($50/hour) from home province to Prince Edward Island and return will be covered;   

• Cost of one return travel to Prince Edward Island based on an economy airfare to a maximum of $2,000. If traveling by car, mileage will be reimbursed as determined by PEI Treasury Board Policy and tolls (bridge and road) reimbursed with submission of receipts. Reimbursement for travel by car is not to exceed the cost of economy airfare;   

• Coverage of car rental up to $1400 per week.  

• Reimbursement of:   

• MCC-AMR Application Fee and PEI Application Fee;   

• Locum license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI;   

• Registration fees with the Medical Society of PEI;   

  

Long-Term Locums (Working at least 10 days a month for no less than 6 months with a defined start and end date)  

• Locums coming from out of province (not Island residents) are also eligible for the following:   

• Accommodations: 10 + days coverage per month – up to $5000 per month with receipts;   

• $50 per day living expense stipend will be provided for the days worked during the locum period;  

• Paid actual travel time ($50/hour) from home province to Prince Edward Island and return will be covered;  

• Cost of one return travel to Prince Edward Island based on an economy airfare to a maximum of $2,000 with receipts. If traveling by car, mileage will be reimbursed as determined by PEI Treasury Board Policy and tolls (bridge and road) reimbursed with submission of receipts. Reimbursement for travel by car is not to exceed the cost of economy airfare;  

• Coverage of car rental up to $1400 per week with receipts.  

• Reimbursement of:   

• MCC-AMR Application Fee and PEI Application Fee;   

• Locum license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI;   

• Registration fees with the Medical Society of PEI. 

 

 Certifications and Requirements: 

• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI; 

• Eligibility for appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging; and 

• FRCP(EM), CFPC (EM), experience preferred. 

 

To apply, please email your CV to: 

Health PEI  

Physician Recruitment 

physicianrecruiter@gov.pe.ca  

 

 

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