Overview
Advance Your Emergency Medicine Career with St. Joseph's General Hospital in Elliot Lake St. Joseph's General Hospital in beautiful Elliot Lake, Ontario is actively recruiting Full-Time and Part-Time Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our committed, collaborative clinical team. Our Emergency Department (ED) is open 24/7 and manages 17,000 visits annually, serving a regional catchment of over 18,000 residents. We offer a collegial work environment with access to on-site General Surgery and visiting specialists, making us a vital healthcare hub for the region.
Why Join Us?
- EDAFA Rate: ~$204–$234/hour.
- OHIP shadow billing top-up of 37%.
- Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRRI): Up to $118,579 over 4 years.
- Sign-On Incentives and Relocation Reimbursement available.
- Structured onboarding with experienced ED physicians.
- Flexible scheduling that prioritizes work-life balance.
Emergency Department Overview
- 30–60 patients per 24-hour shift.
- Day shift: 20–40 patients.
- Night shift: 15–20 patients (typically 4 or fewer after 11:00 p.m.)
- Major trauma is rare; many patients are elderly with complex comorbidities.
- Average 4–6 admissions per shift, handed over to Hospitalists (0800–2000); ED physician covers overnight until 0800 handover.
- On-site access to Lab, X-ray, CT, and Ultrasound, with 7-day availability and overnight on-call support.
- ED team includes Nurse Practitioners (NPs) , Physician Assistants (Pas) , Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and ward clerks, to support efficient patient flow.
Hospital & Community Highlights
- 55-bed acute care hospital with services in ICU, surgery, rehab, long-term care, palliative, and ambulatory care.
- Fully integrated in regional healthcare systems and committed to medical education and mentorship.
- Welcomes physicians with CCFP-EM, ABEM, FRCPC, or CCFP + EM experience.
- Streamlined licensure pathways available for U.S. Board-Certified physicians.
Life in Elliot Lake
Elliot Lake offers a unique blend of affordability, natural beauty, and community spirit. Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation – hiking, boating, skiing, fishing – all in a serene setting with urban essentials nearby.
- Excellent schools and housing
- Safe, welcoming community
- Strong work-life balance
A rewarding practice in a tight-knit, collegial medical team
Contact
Want to learn more or apply? Please forward your CV in confidence to:
Caron Senese, City of Elliot Lake Healthcare Recruiter
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (705) 461-8882, ext. 229