Emergency Physician – Western Hospital

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

Located in the community of Alberton, Western Hospital is a vital health‑care centre serving the residents of western Prince Edward Island. Operated by Health PEI, the crown corporation responsible for delivering publicly funded health services across the province, Western Hospital plays an essential role in providing accessible, patient‑centered care to rural communities.

Western Hospital is a 25‑bed community hospital (23 medical beds and two palliative care beds) offering a 12-hour emergency department, inpatient, ambulatory, and palliative care services. The Emergency Department manages more than 11,000 patient visits annually, providing physicians with a varied and rewarding scope of practice. As a key rural facility within the provincial system, it provides a supportive and collaborative environment where physicians can practice broad‑scope medicine while contributing to high‑quality care close to home.

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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.

• Patient registrations accepted between 8am – 8pm 7 days/week.

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]