Locum Opportunity – Orthopedic Surgery
The Department of Orthopedics at the Timmins and District Hospital is seeking one locum Orthopedic Surgeon to provide on-call coverage for the period noted above. A 1X incentive is being offered in recognition of the urgent nature of this gap.
The Timmins and District Hospital is a 215-bed district referral and teaching hospital serving a local population of 41,000 and a catchment area of 110,000 in Northeastern Ontario. The hospital provides a full range of services including Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Maternal/Child, Long Term Care, and Mental Health.
Details of TADH’s Surgical Department
Surgeons at TADH perform approximately 1,500 inpatient and over 2,500 day surgeries annually. The department is supported by specialists in Pediatrics, Radiology, OB/GYN, ICU, Internal Medicine, ENT, Psychiatry, Addictions Medicine, Orthopedics, Anesthesia, Urology, Ophthalmology, and Nephrology. Surgeons have quick access to TADH’s state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging Department, including CT and MRI.
Remuneration
- $761.76 per day (comprised of NSLP daily honorarium $363.57/day, and TADH daily stipend $398.19/day).
- 1X urgent coverage incentive: $1,000 per day.
- OHIP Billings
- Top up to $1,668.78 on days when OHIP billings are below that amount.
- Eligible travel expenses (airfare/mileage, car rental, accommodations, and a travel stipend) will be covered up to a maximum, as per program guidelines.
Position Requirements
Candidates must:
- Hold Royal College certification in Orthopedic Surgery
- Be licensed to practice as an Orthopedic Surgeon in Ontario.
- Maintain CMPA coverage.
- Hold an independent CPSO practice license and OHIP billing number.
- Demonstrate excellent clinical skills, commitment to patient safety, and high standards of care.
- Have Canadian training and experience.
Note: Appointment is contingent on successful credentialing for medical staff privileges
