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Family Medicine - Locum (26-27)
Are you looking for an exciting career in rural medicine? The Sioux Lookout region is currently recruiting contract and locum family physicians to come and join our team. As a rural family physician, you will work in a variety of settings that can include rural and remote clinic work, ER, hospitalist, and other areas. Come work in a diverse and flexible work environment with a supportive team unlike anywhere else. Sioux Lookout is situated between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg in the beautiful lake-filled Canadian shield. The town has a population of approximately 5500 people and is the main hub for 31 remote First Nation communities in Northern Ontario. Many of the northern communities are only accessible by air with populations ranging from 350 to 3500 people. Physicians can experience working in diverse fly-in communities across Northern Ontario, or work in Sioux Lookout itself in a variety of settings that suit your experience and passion. Our beautiful fully accredited Meno Ya Win Health Centre has 60 beds, a CT scanner, and has general surgery, GP anesthesia and GP-Obstetrical support. Family physicians interested in rural medicine, ER, hospitalist, and/or clinic work are needed. Our physicians provide support/consult services (when not in a community) via phone for nurses who are stationed in each northern community's medical center. Phone medicine work can be done remotely and is an experience we would happily mentor people into. There are exciting and one-of-a-kind opportunities when you come and practice rural family medicine in the Sioux Lookout region. Experience meaningful work with remote First Nations communities, engage with great services and peers at the hospital and clinics, and have great work-life balance with flexible scheduling and excellent renumeration. Sioux Lookout itself is a great place for those who love the outdoors offering recreational activities including incredible paddling, fishing, multipurpose trails, and golf as well as an unparalleled sense of community. Remuneration information: Family physicians who provide contract/locum coverage will be reimbursed on a per diem basis. All remuneration is based on a pre-set fee schedule. We recommend a minimum three-week initial locum that includes two full paid days of orientation to get the full scope of opportunities we have to offer in the Sioux Lookout region. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please get in contact with us today!
Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada
DetailsInternal Medicine
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario Facility: Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) Status: Full-time / Locum / Contract Imagine trading your commute for a 5-minute walk to work in Canada's stunning north! The Sioux Lookout Regional Physician Services Inc. is seeking Internal Medicine Physicians (FRCPC) for permanent/contract or locum positions in beautiful northwestern Ontario - the "Hub of the North. " Our healthcare infrastructure is unlike any other. WHAT WE OFFER: State-of-the-art 60-bed hospital with 24/7 ER. Competitive per diem compensation + Northern Specialist Locum Program support. 45-hour work weeks with excellent work-life balance. Diverse practice: hospital consultations, ER work, clinic visits, and fly-in community care. Supportive team of specialists and allied health professionals. Your new lifestyle: Located among pristine lakes and endless forests, Sioux Lookout serves 31+ remote First Nations communities. Enjoy world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, and all the outdoor adventures you can imagine - right at your doorstep! ROLE OVERVIEW Sioux Lookout Regional Physician Services Inc. (SLRPSI) is seeking an Internal Medicine GIM Specialist to provide expert diagnostic and therapeutic care in a unique rural/northern setting. Serving a catchment area of nearly 30,000 to 35,000.00 residents across Sioux Lookout and 31 remote First Nations communities, you will manage complex cases involving multiple organ systems and chronic disease management. Key Responsibilities Specialized Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose and treat complex diseases and physiological disorders. Examine patients’ health conditions, collect medical information from families and professionals, and identify obscure or complicated injuries and illnesses. Acute & Chronic Management: Provide high-level acute care management for hospitalized patients and outpatient consultations. Manage chronic conditions and help patients reshape their approach to wellness through healthy habit development. Diagnostic Leadership: Order and interpret advanced laboratory tests, X-rays, and diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatments. Clinical Procedures: Perform and assist in routine surgery and specialized bedside procedures; prescribe and administer medications and complex treatment plans. Consultation & Coordination: Act as a consultant to family physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health. Coordinate primary patient care and refer patients for surgery when necessary. Advocacy & Support: Serve as a dedicated patient advocate. Provide deep-level counselling and support to patients and families regarding lifestyle and life-altering health issues. Administration & Research: Supervise medical staff; participate in hiring, training, and human resources duties (personnel selection). Contribute to healthcare policy, planning, and may conduct medical research on human disorders or preventive methods. Qualifications Certification: Fellowship in Internal Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC). Licensure: Current license (or eligibility) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). Expertise: Proven ability to manage multi-system pathologies in a resource-limited rural environment. Cultural Sensitivity: Commitment to providing culturally safe care for Indigenous populations. Perks Competitive Income. Incentives: Northern Physician Retention Initiative (NPRI), NRRRI and potential relocation grants via Health Force Ontario. Lifestyle: Access to state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment (CT, MRI-October 2027, Ultrasound) while living in Ontario’s premier outdoor recreation hub.
Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada
DetailsPediatrician
Are you a pediatrician looking for a change of pace that would allow you to easily balance work and personal life, with ample time for family life? Does a 5-to-10-minute walk to work appeal to you or a scenic flight into a northern community, where you will be welcomed with open arms and have access to a culturally robust community, enjoying activities such as fishing, hunting or nature hikes? Then the Sioux Lookout region maybe just for you. This is a fantastic opportunity for a pediatrician looking to practice in a variety of settings, enjoying welcoming community-settings, where the lifestyle opportunities are endless. The Sioux Lookout Regional Physician Services Inc. (SLRPSI) is currently recruiting for contract/locum pediatricians. SLRPSI provides a competitive earning opportunity, a progressive and collegial team of family physicians and a state-of-the art community hospital (Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre - SLMHC). Our beautiful, fully accredited hospital – Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre - has 60 beds for inpatient medicine, a 24/7 emergency department with approximately 20,000 visits per year. The state-of-the art hospital also houses a robust surgical, diagnostic imaging (including CT and echocardiograms), rehabilitation (occupational therapy, physiotherapy, etc.) stroke prevention & cardiac rehab programs, including stress testing, pulmonary function testing and an obstetrical department, including an integrated prenatal program. We currently have two pediatricians working within our team, one who specializes in developmental pediatrics and the other, a general pediatrician who provides consults on a variety of cases with appropriate subspecialties, for necessary referrals where necessary. In addition, we also have a great group of allied health professionals to support our pediatric clients and pediatric clinicians, which include a dedicated children’s programming unit - Developmental Services (DS) – managed by the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA). The DS program offers children’s services which include, behavioural therapy, autism diagnostics, psychology, FASD diagnostic clinics, developmental pediatrician clinics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech-language pathology, dietary services, audiology services and a transitions program that assists adolescents with developmental disabilities to transition to the adult setting. Our pediatric program is one of our specialty programs, where you can leave your imprint and carve a niche as a Pediatric Practitioner. So, if you want to spend less time commuting, more time enjoying the outdoors and you like living the “good” life, then this opportunity is for you! If you have never experienced working in the Sioux Lookout area, we strongly suggest that your first time in the region would be for a three-week period, so that you can experience the full scope of opportunities we have to offer. In your first three-week period you will have two full days of orientation within the practice and region, some work in our local E.R., work in one of the Sioux Lookout clinics and travel to one or two of our Northern communities to provide an in-community pediatric clinic. Sioux Lookout. The Sioux Lookout area has a population of approximately 5,839 people and is the main health hub for 31 remote First Nations communities north of Sioux Lookout. Many of the northern communities are only accessible by air and have a population of more than 32,000 people. Sioux Lookout is known as the “Hub of the North” as it is a lead provider of multiple services including healthcare. The town of Sioux Lookout is a close-knit community located in northwestern Ontario, nestled within a network of lakes, endless forest, and the rugged Canadian shield. Living in Sioux Lookout means enjoying an excellent quality of life and the amenities of a larger city, paired with the friendly support of a small town.[1] If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will be in your element with access to many lakes for swimming and fishing, beaches, kayaking, boating, walking trails, beach volleyball, tennis courts, bocce courts, golfing and cycling; in the winter you can enjoy hockey, recreational skating, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, fat biking and ice fishing. Year round you can enjoy the programs and services available at the Sioux Lookout recreational centre and enjoy arts/music provided by the Sioux-Hudson Entertainment Series. Remuneration information Pediatricians who provide contract/locum coverage will be reimbursed on a per diem basis. A typical work week consists of a 45-hour schedule, plus the opportunity to provide various on-call services. All remuneration is based on a pre-set fee schedule. Our program is also supported by the Northern Specialist Locum Program (NSLP) for Physician reimbursements.
Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada
DetailsPsychiatrist
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario Facility: Sioux Lookout: Various community Locations Status: Full-time / Locum / Contract Trade Your Commute for a Canoe: Psychiatrist Opportunity in Canada's "Hub of the North" Walk to work in 5 minutes. Fish pristine lakes after hours. Make a real difference in underserved communities. Multi-setting practice : Outpatient clinic, emergency department, and inpatient medicine ward Crisis assessments for patients who don't require admission Collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams including psychologists, social workers, and Indigenous health specialists Serve 32,000+ people across 31-33 remote First Nations communities 5-minute drive to work from anywhere in town Population 5,800-6000k - small town feel with big city amenities (Yes, we have a Tim Hortons, Subway, DQ, Giant Tiger & huge Fresh Market Grocery Store) Outdoor paradise : Endless lakes, forests, and Canadian Shield terrain Year-round activities : World Class Fishing (Lac Seul), hunting, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and more. No overhead costs - travel and accommodation covered Flexible scheduling for true work-life balance Per diem compensation based on pre-set fee schedule 45-hour work week with on-call opportunities Northern Specialist Locum Program support Teaching and research opportunities available Return of service eligible Role Overview : The Opportunity of a Lifetime Sioux Lookout Regional Physician Services Inc. (SLRPSI) & Nodin Mental Health Services is seeking a Specialist Psychiatrist for a permanent opportunity to join their pioneering "Sioux Lookout Urgent Psychiatry" program. This brand-new role bridges the gap between emergency psychiatric care and long-term outpatient services in a region where mental health support is desperately needed. Nodin Mental Health Services provides counselling, support and intervention services to First Nation children, youth, adults, and families from communities served by the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, who are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral problems. Nodin is a resource available to 31-33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region, the majority remote fly-in access only. Key Responsibilities Why Sioux Lookout? Perks Ready for Your Next Adventure? If you're tired of traffic jams and want to practice psychiatry where you can truly make a difference while living the good life, this is your chance. Contact Franger Jimenez-Physician Recruiter : specialist@slrpsi.com
Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada
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