Emergency Medicine
Orangeville is the site of the Headwaters Health Care Centre, a Level C, technologically advanced health facility which opened in 1997. The hospital is actively recruiting 1-2 FTE’s/2-4 part time physicians for the emergency department.
There is twenty-four hour support for medicine, surgery, anaesthesia (including RT), radiology OB/GYN, paediatric, optho, ortho, ENT and plastics coverage.
We are a collegial group that is active in teaching residents, hosts monthly SIM sessions, Journal club, and annual CME Department days.
Statistics
Annual volume
- approximately 40,000 visits
Shifts
- 7.5 hours/ shift. 6 shifts in a 24 hour period. (double coverage for all but overnight)
Staff complement*:
- combination of full (12+ shifts/month) and part-time physicians. Half the group has their EM designation. This is not necessary with adequate ER experience.
Remuneration:
- Alternate Funding Agreement (hourly rate varies with the shift) plus 38% shadow billings
*note:
- 3 local FD’s work in the emergency department
- 6 physicians are CCFP(EM) certified (not required)