Ophthalmologist

Job Description
Relocation Package
The Specialist Recruitment Incentive program, which provides $30,000 to an eligible specialist that establishes a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in a Saskatchewan community.
The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial rewards to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year for full-time service.
Relocation funding may be available with a return of service - inquire for details
Equipment funding and Residency/Fellowship training funding may be available through the Hospital Foundation of South Central Saskatchewan in exchange for a Return for Service. Inquire for details. Residents in years 3 to 5 are encouraged to reach out prior to completion of their program to discuss residency funding options.
Job Qualifications
Certified or eligible to be certified with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Ophthamology
Regular or provisional licence with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (or eligible to be licensed)
Valid driver's licence
Successful SHA credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector
Current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage
Legal entitlement to work in Canada

**Benefits**:
The SMA provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.
Additional Information
Kayla Brears, Specialist - Recruitment and Retention SE
Saskatchewan Health Authority
**Company Operating Name**: Saskatchewan Health Authority (former Sunrise Health Region)
**Business Address**: 270 Bradbrooke Drive, Yorkton SK S3N 2K6
**Language of Work**: English
**For inquiries about licensure please contact**:
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
**Phone**: (306) 244-7355
**Website**: Registration Tabs Landing Page (cps.sk.ca)
The City of Yorkton is located in the southeast area of the province, with a population just under 20,000 people. The referral population for our specialty services is approximately 100,000; the area extends itself north, south and east across the Manitoba border. Over 50 Family Physicians and about a dozen Optometrists may do referrals to this specialty.
Currently, the following specialty services are provided in Yorkton:
Obstetrics/Gynecology
General Surgery
Radiology
Psychiatry
Internal Medicine
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics
Medical Health Officer
Anesthesiology
**Visiting services are provided by**: Orthopedic, Vascular surgery and ENT specialists.