Neuro-Hospitalist – Markham Stouffville Hospital

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Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

The Division of Neurology at Markham Stouffville Hospital is currently seeking full-time Neurologists to serve in a brand-new Neuro-Hospitalist Consultant model of care at the hospital. This role includes daytime weekday inpatient consults and follow-ups to expedite care plans for patients on our Integrated Stroke Unit and for other neurological conditions throughout our hospital, as well as an in-hospital rapid-access Acute Neurology Outpatient Clinic to support expedited discharge and admission avoidance. Remuneration is fee-for-service, with no overhead required. Participation in the Neurology On-Call roster is also a requirement; this includes overnight/weekend call, as well as virtual consultation for Uxbridge Hospital and the Reactivation Care Centre.

Qualifications/Experience:

• •An independent license or eligibility for an independent license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• •Neurology subspecialty certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent qualifications

Interested and qualified physicians are encouraged to submit an expression of interest and current Curriculum Vitae as soon as possible with an expected start date as early as November 1, 2025. Submissions will be accepted until the positions are filled. Submissions can be sent to Dr. Anthony La Delfa, Chief of Medicine, care of Trevor Whyte, Manager, Medical Administration at trwhyte@oakvalleyhealth.ca .

Work Schedule:

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

Range:

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

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