Hospice Physician

Palliative Care Physician
Job Type: Part-time or Full-time Salaried, and Locum
Job Category: Medical
Permanent Part-time or Full-time Salaried, and Locum Opportunities
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) - Western Zone is seeking the services of part-time or full-time salaried Palliative Care Physicians located in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. There are also ongoing locum opportunities available. These positions will increase the physician complement from 2.0 FTE positions covering Palliative Care services for the western region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Service provision includes a Palliative Care Unit; an outpatient and inpatient consultation service; support for the Chemotherapy Unit, specialty clinics, paramedicine and a home End of Life Program; and support and outreach for health care professionals throughout the region. The position includes clinical and administrative duties, including program and policy development and regional education. The successful physician must work in a team-based, patient-focused environment, and partner with all team members and allied health professionals.
The Palliative Care Unit is based out of the Western Long Term Care Home. For a virtual tour of the Western Long Term Care Home, please visit the following link:
This position is also based out of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook. The hospital is a regional referral center for Western Newfoundland and provides services to a population base of approximately 78,000 people. Affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Medical School, the position includes mentoring medical learners.
Required Qualifications: Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL), CCFP or FRCP certified, and satisfy Western Health's credentialing requirements.
Fellowship in Palliative Medicine and/or Board Certification with the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and/or a Certificate of Added Competence in Palliative Care. Prior experience with a PC specialty service would be an asset.
Corner Brook is a vibrant and active community. Corner Brook is located a short driving distance from a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gros Morne National Park. If you are interested in this position and you are seeking a rewarding career with a high quality of life for you and your family, please respond. Visit the following websites for additional information on the City of Corner Brook and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit the Careers page on Western Health's website for more information.
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