Internal Medicine Specialist

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Work Location: On site - Brandon Regional Health Centre (150 McTavish Ave East, Brandon, MB R7A 2B3)

Anticipated Start Date: TBD

Anticipated Shift: Full Time, Days, Early Mornings, Mornings, Evenings, Nights, On Call, Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: Various shift lengths (30 to 40 hours per week)

Position Type: Combination of Fee-for-Service and contract as per the Doctors Manitoba and Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living negotiated rates for rotating coverage of General Internal Medicine Unit and Screening Admission Physician.

Wage Rate: Compensation is a combination of stipend and fee-for-service for the General Internal Medical Unit as per the Doctors Manitoba and Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living negotiated rates. The Screening Admissions Physician receives an hourly specialist rate.

Position Summary

As the second largest city in Manitoba, with an approximate population of 60,000 and growing, Brandon is the main hub and referral site for southwestern Manitoba, with a catchment area of approximately 200,000 people. Brandon Regional Health Centre is a fully accredited multi-specialty facility with 300+ bed capacity and are currently undergoing a $110 million-dollar expansion of our inpatient care facilities, expected to be completed by 2026. Part of the expansion is a 30-bed General Internal Medical Unit.

Our facility operates 3 endoscopy rooms, with a fleet of 45 scopes and offers a high level of service to the Region. Our on-site diagnostic services include radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine. There is a wide range of specialist services available onsite including pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, anesthesia, general surgery, radiology, nuclear medicine, oncology, orthopedic surgery, urology and internal medicine.

Brandon Regional Health Centre is a satellite campus for the University of Manitoba and the Rady Faulty of Medicine and offers the opportunity to contribute to the teaching/mentoring of medical learners.

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Brandon Regional Health Centre

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Remuneration/Hours

• Remuneration is derived from a combination of fee-for-service billing and stipend as per the Physician Services Agreement between the Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living and Doctors Manitoba.

Overview

Language: English

Education: Degree in Medicine

Experience: Experience an Asset

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Hospital Rural area

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prescribe medication and treatment
• Refer patients for surgery
• Treat diseases and physiological disorders
• Act as consultant to other physicians
• Advise patients on health care
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
• Provide emergency care
• Provide acute care management
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
• Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness
• Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries
• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals

  Credentials

  • The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine degree with Specialist Certification in Internal Medicine. The successful candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada and registration with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba

  • Must be a member of CMPA or provide proof of equivalent malpractice insurance

  • Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required

  • Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.

  • Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.

  • Good work and attendance record.

  Experience and specialization

  Specialization: Internal Medicine

  Additional Information

  Security and safety:

  • Complete and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.

  • All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Prairie Mountain Health policy.

  The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

  Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Fast-paced environment, work under pressure, attention to detail, combination of sitting, standing for extended periods, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, large workload

  Personal suitability:

  • Accurate, client focus, dependability, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, flexibility, interpersonal awareness, judgement, organized, reliability, team player, values and ethics