Anesthetist – Prince County Hospital

The Anesthesiology Department at the Prince County Hospital is seeking full-time permanent anesthetists to join its team of health care professionals.

This regional hospital has 110-beds with a six bed ICU that provides specialty services in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Anesthesia, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, ENT and Psychiatry.

Located in Summerside, the Prince County Hospital is operated by Health PEI, a crown corporation responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island.

Job Duties

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care for patients (adult and pediatric) undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and develop appropriate anesthetic management plans.
• Administer and monitor general, regional, local, and procedural sedation anesthesia, ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative period.
• Provide post-operative care, including the management of post-operative anesthesia and anesthesia-related complications.
• Participate in obstetrical anesthesia services, including labour epidural and cesarean section coverage.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
• Participate equitably in departmental call schedules and after-hours services.

Hours of Work

• Full-time hours for a salaried physician is defined as 37.5 hours per week;1950 hours per year;
• Full-time contract-for-service hours is based on a maximum of 1,725 hours per year;
• On-call coverage as required.

Remuneration

Health PEI offers multiple payment modality options:

• Fee-for-Service – Under this model, physicians are compensated for each service provided, in accordance with the Tariff of Fees outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. This model offers maximum flexibility in terms of scheduling, service volume, and practice style.
  Physicians typically operate through a professional corporation, which may offer tax advantages. Most physicians are responsible for overhead costs, which average around 25% of total billings. While this model does not include paid employment benefits, physicians have access to negotiated benefits through the Physician Services Agreement.

• Salary – Physicians employed under the salaried model enter into an employee-employer relationship with Health PEI. This model includes a defined schedule, assigned duties, and a comprehensive suite of employment benefits such as:
  • Health and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP matching

Compensation: $193.44 per hour (equivalent to $377,208 annually for a 1.0 FTE)

• Contract-for-Service – Physicians working under a Contract for Service are compensated hourly, as outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. While this model does not include traditional employment benefits (e.g., paid vacation, health and dental, RRSP matching), it does provide access to negotiated benefits such as parental leave. The hourly rate includes an additional amount in lieu of benefits.This model may offer tax advantages for physicians who choose to incorporate.

Compensation: $232 per hour (equivalent to $400,200 annually for a 1.0 FTE)

Incentives

• Qualified and licensable candidates may be eligible for a return in service grant of up to $100,000 with a 3 year commitment to Health PEI pro-rated to the FTE;
• Eligible moving expense reimbursement of up to $10,000 is available;
• Opportunity to teach Medical Learners and Residents with faculty appointment at affiliated universities;
• Access to hospital-based electronic patient record system with lab and x-ray reports from office; and
• Other incentives as per the Physician Services Agreement.

Certifications and Eligibility Requirements

• FRCPC or eligibility for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island
• Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
• Work experience preferable with at least 1- 2 years of clinical experience working in Canada.

Atlantic Registry

As of May 1, 2023, physicians whose primary practice is in Atlantic Canada (and hold a general registration in either PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador) may be eligible to obtain registration to practice in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces via the Atlantic Registry. For more information or to opt-in to the Atlantic Registry, contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island today!

In the event of a discrepancy in information on this website and the Physician Services Agreement, the Physician Services Agreement shall prevail.

Deadline

Open until filled.

TO APPLY

1. Ensure your experience meets all applicable criteria by thoroughly reading the job posting.
2. Fill out the application form and attach your C.V. >
3. Please note that this competition may be used for future hiring.

TO LEARN MORE OR MAKE A GENERAL INQUIRY, CONTACT

Medical Affairs
Health PEI

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