Hospitalist

Status: Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Campus: Civic and General Campuses

Salary Range: Approximately $5,000 - $8,000 per week

Start Date: ASAP

The Department of Surgery at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is seeking qualified and motivated

Hospitalists to join our multidisciplinary inpatient care teams. This role offers an exciting

opportunity to provide comprehensive inpatient medical care for hospitalized patients across

several surgical specialty services within one of Canada's leading academic health sciences

Hospitalists play an important role in supporting high-quality, patient-centred care by working

collaboratively with surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and allied health professionals. The position

focuses on inpatient management, care coordination, discharge planning, and enhancing

continuity of care throughout the patient's hospital stay.

Physicians with a strong interest in hospital-based medicine are encouraged to apply. Previous

experience in surgical specialties is not required.

The Divisions currently recruiting include:

• Thoracic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• General Surgery (including Acute Care Surgery and Trauma)
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Additional specialty opportunities anticipated

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care for patients admitted to surgical services
• Perform daily inpatient rounds and coordinate investigations, consultations, and discharge planning
• Collaborate closely with attending surgeons, residents, fellows, nursing staff, and allied health professionals
• Support patient flow, continuity of care, and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in patient safety activities and development of clinical care pathways
• Contribute to the academic mission of the Department through teaching and mentorship opportunities, where applicable
• Optional opportunities for additional clinical activities, including surgical assisting, may be available depending on divisional needs and physician interest
• On-call responsibilities may be available in selected specialties

The Department of Surgery is committed to ensuring a successful transition into this role.

Physicians with no previous surgical experience are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates

will receive:

• Structured onboarding and orientation
• Ongoing mentorship and support from an experienced Lead Hospitalist
• Guidance from surgical teams and physician leaders during integration into practice
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and skill enhancement

Our goal is to create a supportive environment that enables physicians to develop confidence and thrive within a collaborative surgical care model.

• Independent licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Medical Liability Coverage (CMPA)
• CFPC or RCPSC designation
• Interest in inpatient surgical care and perioperative management; previous experience in that specialty is not required and pathology specific training and resources will be part of onboarding process
• Ability to function effectively in a collaborative, high-acuity academic environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills
• Previous experience in surgical specialties is not required.

The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s leading academic health sciences centres and a major

teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa. The Department of Surgery offers a

collegial academic environment with opportunities for education, leadership, and involvement in

quality improvement and innovation initiatives.

• Compensation through OHIP billings for inpatient services
• Typical inpatient census of approximately 15–25 patients, depending on specialty service
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Flexible scheduling options may be available depending on divisional needs
• Competitive compensation for full-time physicians is anticipated to be approximately $300,000 annually, depending on service assignment and clinical activity. Part-time remuneration is based on the number of weeks of coverage provided per year.
• Access to continuing professional development,…