Job Posting
full time Physician - Palliative Care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC)
Peterborough, Ontario 		Job ID: 8793

The Opportunity
Our Palliative Care group has an opening for a permanent full-time Palliative Care Physician. As part of this role, we would expect the following:
· Provide continuous care to a roster of patients across hospital and community settings, including Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), Hospice Peterborough, and patient homes.
· Accept referrals through Hospice Peterborough for community palliative care patients and, when on call, through PRHC for hospitalized patients.
· Act as Most Responsible Provider (MRP) for a roster of palliative inpatients on D2 on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., unless arrangements for coverage by a colleague have been made.
· Directly admit palliative patients to D2 from the community and via the emergency department, when required.
· Share on-call coverage through the Community Palliative On-Call (CPOC) program on weekdays and weekends, with roughly five (5) shifts each month.
· Participate in teaching and supervising of medical learners (e.g. family medicine residents) as they rotate through palliative care.
· There could be an opportunity to participate in outpatient symptom management clinics, if desired.
· Attend Professional Staff Association meetings, as outlined in PRHC’s Professional Staff Bylaw

Position Qualifications:
· Currently registered with or eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
· Certification from the College of Family Physician of Canada or Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians of Canada Completion of PGY3 Enhanced Skills considered an asset.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, directors, managers and community representatives as required.
· Demonstrated analytical ability.
· Actively encourage a spirit of co-operation amongst team members.
· Eligible for staff privileges at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
· Evidence of ongoing continued medical education.

Last Mirrored
This vacancy was mirrored to GlobalCareWork.com from MDWork.com on October 21, 2024.

Application Process
Please visit the original posting on MDWork.com, the Canadian physician job registry, to apply for this vacancy.
Summary
Specialty
Physician - Palliative Care
Region
Ontario
Employment Type
full time
Tagline
Palliative Care Physician (Full-time) Add more life to your career.
Start Date
immediately, see description above, or enquire
Remuneration
Remuneration
FFS 
Billing / Overhead Split
 
Vacation / CME Leave
 
Additional Benefits
 
Qualification Requirements
Education
Earned Doctorate Degree 
Experience
Experience an asset 
Certifications
 
Institution / Community Information
Institution Name
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) 
Street Address 1
1 Hospital Drive 
Street Address 2
 
City / Town
Peterborough 
Country
Canada 
Postal / Zip Code
K9J7C6 
 
Institution Description
Work Better

PRHC is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Alderville and Hiawatha.

The Health Centre is located in Peterborough Ontario, a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto – and has a proud local history extending back over a century. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 2,500 staff, 400 physicians with privileges and 500 volunteers.

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and rewards the achievements of its people. 
Institution Size (Beds)
151+ 
Institution Website
http://www.prhc.on.ca 
 
Community Description
Live Better

In Peterborough, you’ll be as close to the great outdoors as you are to work, schools and other amenities. Cottage country is as close as 20 minutes away. An hour south of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and a couple of hours from Algonquin Provincial Park. Here, we boast all the
conveniences and comforts that an exceptional quality of life demands. Here, you can have it all.

Just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto by car, Peterborough is a unique community unto itself, an
established entity with a rich heritage, a thriving culture, and a bright future. Home to Trent University and Fleming College as well as a burgeoning business sector, the opportunities here abound.

Peterborough offers a unique blend of outdoor pursuits and urban amenities right at your doorstep. Our arts and culture community is renowned for its exceptional events, exhibitions and performances, and the city offers a wide array of multicultural cuisine, local cafés, and unique shops. 
Community Size
51-500k 
Community Website
http://thekawarthas.ca
   
 
Geographic location may be approximate
Contact for Applicants
Contact Name
Ms. Julie Tataryn 
Phone
7057432121 
Fax
 
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Published on 2024-08-19
Edited on 2024-08-19