Hospitalist Traveling

NOTE: All applicants to Bruyère must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff, learning, or volunteer opportunities. Candidates must provide government issues documentation to prove they have been vaccinated upon hiring, or valid documentation of a medical contraindication or other consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
PRIME LOCATIONS, ACADEMIC PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT
Bruyère, an Academic Health Science Centre, excels in the provision of evidence-based health care and services for the vulnerable and medically complex, with a focus on persons who require sub-acute, geriatric, stroke or palliative care. Among other programs, Bruyère provides in-patient and out-patient clinical services in Care of the Elderly, Complex Continuing Care, Palliative Care, Ambulatory Stroke and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Bruyère is one of the largest health care centers of its kind in Canada and a resource for information on the special care required by the elderly, people with chronic and terminal illnesses, and persons having suffered loss of autonomy.
PRIME LOCATIONS, ACADEMIC PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT
Bruyère, an Academic Health Science Centre, excels in the provision of evidence-based health care and services for the vulnerable and medically complex, with a focus on persons who require sub-acute, geriatric, stroke or palliative care. Among other programs, Bruyère provides in-patient and out-patient clinical services in Care of the Elderly, Complex Continuing Care, Palliative Care, Ambulatory Stroke and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Bruyère is one of the largest health care centers of its kind in Canada and a resource for information on the special care required by the elderly, people with chronic and terminal illnesses, and persons having suffered loss of autonomy.
The University of Ottawa Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Partnership is currently looking for LOCUM hospitalist coverage on Bruyère Continuing Care’s Stroke Rehabilitation inpatient unit for:
A commitment to all dates is not required and can be split amongst several locums. Other locum opportunities may be available beyond these dates/times. Bruyère requires the services of a locum hospitalist physician for coverage on the stroke rehabilitation unit. The provider will ensure the general medical care of inpatients admitted to Bruyère’s stroke in-patient unit for approximately 16 beds including but not limited to:
Admission histories/Admission Note - focus on medical aspects for care
Ongoing general medical care;
Manage medical issues including diabetes management, hypertension, and infections
Work closely with consulting Physiatrists and PM&R trainees on the unit
Daytime availability to manage emergency medical situations
Be available to treat patients from 8AM to 5PM weekdays
Appropriate Certificate in medical practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
License in Ontario (or be eligible for licensure)
Bilingualism (French/English) would be an asset.
Administrative Assistant, Chief of Department, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation