The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine is recruiting for two part-time hospitalists, internists or general practitioners in oncology for an opportunity to join the current team of physicians that support inpatient oncology care. Our oncology Unit is located at Brampton Civic Hospital and has 23 dedicated beds. In addition to inpatient management of complications of malignancy or treatment, we provide inpatient chemotherapy and manage patients post autologous stem cell transplantation in which standardized protocols have been created. Our Oncology Unit is supported by a rotating schedule of MDs supporting the unit, with a transition to have two MDs covering at a given time, in addition to nurse practitioners that have expertise in managing complex patients with solid tumours and hematologic malignancies. Additional supports include palliative care, allied health, malignant effusions program and access to radiation oncology. Back-up subspecialist support from medical oncology will be available when needed. Remuneration is supported a stipend, in addition to fee-for-service as set by the OHIP Schedule of Benefits and Fees.
Qualifications
The candidates must have a certificate of registration to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and hold either a Fellowship in Internal Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or College of Family Physicians. Additional oncology exposure will be an asset but is not a requirement. The position requires excellent communication skills in English. Additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population.
About the program
The Osler Oncology Program sees over 3,000 new oncology consults annually and provides care for patients at Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital, with a satellite clinic at Headwaters Health Care Centre. The program sees a wide variety of solid tumours and hematologic malignancies supported by 16 hematologists/oncologists.
About Osler
William Osler Health System (Osler) includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness. Serving 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities within the central west region and nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety. Osler is accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.
Osler is an integral clinical partner in the development of Ontario’s new School of Medicine, in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University and as part of its transition to an academic health centre. In addition, we are an affiliated academic community teaching site for the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine; Family Medicine Program, and there is ample opportunity to participate in clinical education with medical students and residents.
Submit your expression of interest to mso.recruitment@williamoslerhs.ca:
Attention: Dr. Ioana Ciric, Corporate Chief of Medicine
