Plastic Surgeon- Department of Surgery Locum

The successful candidate will be joining a young, vibrant and progressive Department of Surgery to provide collaborative plastic surgical care at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH). There is a high volume of general plastic surgery, including hand, breast and soft tissue surgery, as well as peripheral nerve surgery. Oncologic care including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers is an integral part of this practice.

OSMH works in close collaboration with the Regional Cancer Centre. In addition, general soft tissue reconstruction and surgical aspects of wound care are required. Opportunities are available for medical student and resident teaching.

On-Call:
§On-call responsibilities include OSMH. Current on-call model is local coverage shared with one additional surgeon. Actively pursuing transition to a regional coverage model that would include approximately seven surgeons.

In-Patient:
§ Shared availability for consultation and management of soft tissue wounds and infections as well as other plastic surgery appropriate referrals.

Out-Patient Clinic/Main Operating Room:
§ Resources will be available at OSMH for hand clinic with OT presence, minor procedures clinic and main operating room.

Administrative and Quality:
§ Participation in strategic planning and program development of surgical services.
§ Participation in ongoing quality improvement and safety activities related to surgical care.
§ Participation in hospital committees pertaining to medical practice and as required by the credentialed staff by-laws.

Utilization:
Utilization of Emergency room and other resources in an efficient/optimized manner.

REMUNERATION:
§ Fee for Service
§ HOCC for on-call

OFFICE:
§ Must maintain community office practice for consultations and follow up of patients.

Qualifications

Education:

§ College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) unrestricted license that allows the physician to fulfil the requirements of this position.
§ Fellowship in Plastic Surgery recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).

Competencies (RCPSC CanMEDS Competency Framework):

• Function effectively as a consultant, integrating all of the CanMEDS roles to provide optimal, ethical and patient-centred medical care,

• Establish and maintain clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to your practice,

• Perform complete and appropriate assessments of patients,

• Use preventive and therapeutic interventions effectively,

• Demonstrate proficient and appropriate use of procedural skills, both diagnostic and therapeutic,

• Seek appropriate consultation from other health professionals, recognizing the limits of their expertise.

This posting will remain open until filled. For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Melanie Delion, Senior Human Resources Business Partner at

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment

• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork

• wellness initiatives

• continuing education grants

• employee recognition and assistance programs

• a competitive salary and benefits package

• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted.

All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.