Rheumatologist

William Osler Health System • Brampton, ON

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will participate in on-call coverage for rheumatology consultations on inpatient wards and Emergency Department. Due to a strong internal medicine and hospitalist group, there are no expectations to assume most responsible physician on any patient. Remuneration is fee-for-service as set by the OHIP Schedule of Benefits and Fees. Osler is also affiliated with McMaster University Michael DeGroote School of Medicine Family Program as an academic community teaching site. Moreover, there is the turnkey opportunity to join the Rheumatology Associates Brampton outpatient practice. Successful applicants are required to participate in academic activities, which may include teaching, research, or quality improvement initiatives. If the applicant does not currently hold an academic appointment with a medical school affiliated with the hospital, they must submit an application for a faculty appointment within three (3) months of their hospital appointment.

Requirements

• Accredited medical degree (or equivalent)
• Certification in Rheumatology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
• License to practice and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population)
• Proven track record of attendance, punctuality and accountability
• Models behaviour that aligns with Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in clinical teaching or clinical research preferred for those interested in education or research

Responsibilities

• Weekday and weekend/holiday on-call for adults in the Emergency Department and inpatient units
• Inpatient consultative care as per the rheumatology call schedule at Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital to admitted adults on nonmedical and medical services
• Support the most responsible physician care being provided by family practice hospitalists, GIM hospitalists or medical subspecialists
• Participate in academic activities, which may include teaching, research, or quality improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior