Emergency Physician – Kings County Memorial Hospital

The Kings County Memorial Hospital has opportunities for physicians to join their Community Hospital Emergency Department team providing a broad scope of emergency care within a rural hospital setting.

Located in the town of Montague, the Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) is a key community hospital serving the residents of eastern Prince Edward Island. It is operated by Health PEI, a crown corporation responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. Health PEI’s head office is located at 16 Garfield Street, Charlottetown, PEI.

KCMH is a 30‑bed community hospital that provides emergency, inpatient, and ambulatory care services, with the Emergency Department (ED) managing more than 16,000 patient visits each year. As an integral part of the provincial health system, the hospital plays an important role in delivering accessible, patient‑centered care to a diverse rural population. Physicians working at KCMH also have the opportunity to explore practice in other Emergency Medicine facilities across Prince Edward Island, supporting a varied and flexible clinical experience.

Our Emergency Department offers the essential accoutrements of a modern rural ED and supports a broad, hands‑on scope of practice. The department benefits from strong clinical pathways and seamless access to provincial specialty services, ensuring timely escalation of care when required.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Physicians provide comprehensive emergency care for a diverse patient population in a community hospital environment, including assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and coordination of transfer for patients requiring higher levels of care.

• The Physician will conduct their medical practice in accordance with current standards of medical care and will conform to applicable Health PEI and community and/or hospital policies and procedures. The Physician will adhere to the Physician Services Agreement and comply with the Health PEI Medical Staff Bylaws.

• The Physician will adhere to general charting guidelines, in accordance with Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), the Medical Staff Bylaws and the Health PEI Chart Documentation Standard, for the accurate and timely completion of medical records to support patient care, communication and quality improvement initiatives.

• The Physician will be responsible for follow-up patient care and information by reporting all pertinent test results, referrals, consultations, etc. in a timely manner to the patient.

Hours of Work

• Full or part-time hours, on a rotating schedule, including weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Remuneration

Modifiers:

1. FTE Modifier Commitment: For Physicians who provide a signed written commitment with Health PEI to:

• • consistently work on average 96 hours per month in the Emergency Department throughout the year, or:
  • for Family Medicine Specialists who work 0.6 FTE or higher as a Longitudinal Family Medicine Specialist, a commitment to consistently work on average, four 8-hour Emergency Department shifts (or equivalent) per month throughout the year.

2. Rural Emergency Department Commitment: For Physicians who provide a signed written commitment with Health PEI to:

• • provide, on average, the equivalent of two 8-hour shifts per month in the emergency department at either Kings County Memorial Hospital or Western Hospital throughout the year.

Incentives

• Return-in-Service Incentive of up to $100,000, prorated based on FTE, and eligible moving expense reimbursements are available.

• Opportunity to teach Medical Learners and Residents with faculty appointment at affiliated universities.

• Community and Hospital-based electronic health record system with access to diagnostic reports available.

• Other incentives may be applicable, ask for additional details.

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Certifications and Eligibility Requirements

• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island;

• Eligible for certification with the College of Physicians of Canada;

• Candidates must have FRCP(EM), CCFP (EM) or comparable emergency department experience.

• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA);

• Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging;

• Work experience preferable with at least 1- 2 years of clinical experience working in Canada.

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
[email protected]