Anesthesiologist

Job Description

We are currently seeking anesthesiologists to join the Department of Anesthesia at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Locum tenens are immediately available. These are full-time or part-time positions requiring Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification or equivalent. Successful applicants would be joining a collegial group of nine anesthesiologists providing care for general surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, ENT, and plastic surgery for pediatric and adult patients.
Job Duties: Provide anesthetic care to patients requiring surgical procedures at the Doctor Everett Chalmers Hospital Respond to requests from the intensive care unit and emergency department for airway management. Provide coverage to the preoperative assessment clinic on an equally shared rotation. Participate in an equally shared on-call rotation. Provide coverage to acute pain service on an equally shared rotation. Practice in a collaborative fashion as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consult with members of other health professions as appropriate. Participate in the use of departmental and corporate evidence-based rules of practice to ensure that expected standards of care are achieved. Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions. Other duties that may arise by circumstance and may be assigned by the Chief of Anesthesia. (Note: These responsibilities are the basic and prime duties associated with this position; other related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network.) HOURS OF WORK: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm On-call consists of 16 or 24-hour shifts, with the post-call day off. REMUNERATION: Fee for Service Remuneration is a mixture of sessional and fee-for-service billing. QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess current FRCP(C) in Anesthesiology or equivalent Will require a valid license to practice medicine in the Province of New Brunswick. Will require good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick. Will require malpractice insurance from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) appropriate to the category of practice. Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills. Good attendance and work record. Physically able to perform assigned duties. Horizon Health Network adheres to all privacy legislation and policies to ensure confidential patient, business, financial and employee information is disclosed only to those authorized to receive it for the purpose of fulfilling their job duties. EXPECTED START DATE: As soon as possible INCENTIVES: Successful applicants may be eligible to receive the following: Provincial Incentive of $100,000.00 for a 4 year return of service. Up to $8000.00 in moving expense reimbursement. Expenses-paid site visit OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Attend appropriate continuing professional development events to meet the requirements of the Royal College and, in particular, to remain current in the field of anesthesiology. Comply with the policies and procedures of the Department of Anesthesia. Comply with the provisions of the Hospital Act, the Regional Health Authorities Act, Community Health Centre Regulation, the Medical Services Payment Act, and their regulations. Comply with the Health Authority bylaws, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures. Follow the Code of Ethics of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick and the Canadian Medical Association. ABOUT THE FACILITY: The Chalmers Hospital is a level 2 Trauma Centre and regional referral hospital with 314 beds and a 9-bed closed intensive care unit, serving a catchment population of approximately 175,000. The Department is affiliated with both Dalhousie University and Memorial University Medical Schools. Postgraduate and undergraduate teaching is provided by all members, in addition to clinical responsibilities. New ORs, ICU, and Labor & Delivery units are currently under construction, scheduled to open in 2023. This will include 10 operating theatres with a state-of-the-art endovascular suite, and facilities for minimally-invasive surgeries. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $241,788.19-$600,000.00 per year Benefits: On-site parking Relocation assistance Flexible Language Requirement: French not required Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Night shift On call Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types: Overtime pay Signing bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Fredericton, NB E3B 3B7: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required) Education: Doctoral Degree (preferred) Licence/Certification: Medical Licence (CAN/US/UK/IRE/AUS/NZ/SA/SIN/Swiss) (required) Work Location: In person