General Internal Medicine Specialist – Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Health PEI is seeking full-time permanent General Internists for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.

Prince Edward Island may be small, but it boasts a robust healthcare system that is streamlined under a single health authority. Here, you’ll experience great collaboration enabling you to influence care and implement improvements more readily than in larger jurisdictions. In addition, you will be known not just as a healthcare provider but as a valued community member, seeing your patients and co-workers not just in clinical settings but as neighbors and friends.

In addition to professional fulfillment, practicing in PEI means living in one of Canada’s most scenic destinations. With its safe, welcoming communities and breathtaking landscapes year-round, PEI offers both natural beauty and an exceptional quality of life. Whether you seek a small urban or rural setting, you’ll have access to outdoor activities, fresh food from our land and sea, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Prince Edward Island is the ideal place for physicians who value both professional satisfaction and personal well-being.

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

Positions

• Permanent positions available, commencing immediately.
• Please note that this competition may be used to fill future vacancies.

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.

Job Duties

• The work is that of a licensed Internal Medicine physician, providing professional services for outpatient consultative care referred by other physicians and nurse practitioners in Prince Edward Island and other Internal Medicine services, including appropriate inpatient follow up to patients of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
• The Physician will provide an office- and hospital-based practice to residents and visitors of Prince Edward Island. 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.
• The Physician will act as a consultant in General Internal Medicine to other physicians and primary care providers in Prince Edward Island. The Physician will work collaboratively with other health care workers such as Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, etc. to plan and deliver competent health services.
• 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 for all patients under their care.
• The Physician will provide hospital inpatient coverage and is required to participate equitably in an on-call schedule.

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.

Application Deadline

• Open until filled.

To apply:

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

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Health PEI

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