Definition of work: The successful physician will be expected to diagnose and treat a broad and comprehensive spectrum of adult illnesses. The physician is required to provide a full scope of internal medicine services including, but are not limited to, inpatient consultation, emergency and critical care, on-call services, and outpatient clinics (inclusive of the option to participate in diabetes clinics and exercise stress testing). Individuals with an additional subspecialty (such as Gastroenterology or Respirology) are encouraged to apply and to discuss outpatient services. The coverage of on-call commitments, including weekends and holidays, are shared appropriately amongst all Internists. The successful physician must work in a team-based, client-focused environment, and partner with all team members to improve employee and patient safety by integrating safe work practices, identifying risk, and implementing policies.

Qualifications:

* Eligible for registration and licensure as an Internist with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador;

* Satisfy the credential requirements of Central Health’s Discipline of Internal Medicine;

* Provide a satisfactory record of work performance and attendance; and

* Provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority

Fee-for-service payment, at a daily rate of approximately $1,225 for the three-month locum position. Compensation for a permanent Internist is to be negotiated as per a Memorandum of Agreement and Department of Health MCP Billing Policies.

Benefits: None

Language: English

Competition number: P-2018000626-JPM

Interested applicants are asked to apply on this position through eRecruit. Only applications received through eRecruit will be processed. The link to eRecruit is: https://employment.centralhealth.nl.ca/