Cardiologist (Oshawa)
Cardiologist - Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Located just 30 minutes east of Toronto, in Beautiful Durham Region, Lakeridge Health Oshawa (LHO) is looking for a Cardiologist to participate in the Cardiology service model, with a focus on the provision of services to the following areas; acute cardiac unit, acute inpatient cardiology ward, consult service, cardiac diagnostics/imaging (transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms if applicable, nuclear medicine if applicable), heart function clinic, and pacemaker clinic. We have a strong and unique multi pronged heart failure approach with a nurse practitioner based heart function stewardship program for inpatients, a nurse practitioner run heart function clinic and a nurse practitioner run virtual heart function clinic with remote biometric monitoring.
We currently have a position available for one full-time cardiologist to join a team of nine cardiologists with well-established practices. Hospital-based inpatient care is shared among the group with home-based call. Participation in the General Medicine call schedule is not required. Our ideal candidate would have expertise in heart failure and/or cardiac imaging. Level III echocardiography certification is an asset.
Applicants must be licensed or eligible for a license to practice in Ontario with accreditation in Cardiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its equivalent. A strong interest in teaching would be an asset as Lakeridge Health is associated with Queen’s University and the successful candidate is encouraged to pursue an academic appointment.
The successful candidate will promote and exemplify excellence in professional practice and conduct, commitment to team-based and inter-professional care and proven strong interpersonal skills.
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Lakeridge Health has everything you seek – in your career and beyond. As one of Ontario’s largest hospital networks and the dedicated cancer centre for the Central East, we foster a culture that promotes career advancement, learning opportunities and great quality of life. Through five hospital sites in Ajax, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Port Perry, and Whitby, and leading cancer, nephrology and mental health and addictions programs, we provide a broad range of healthcare services to a diverse population, with a focus on achieving excellence. One System. Best Health.
Oshawa is located in Durham Region, an expanding community 50 km east of Toronto. It is the home of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), and is within easy reach of both fine countryside and Toronto’s cultural attractions.
Please forward a letter of interest, accompanied by an updated CV, to:
Lakeridge Health (Attention: Dr. Sherali Rahim), Medical Affairs Office, 1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9. Tel: 905-576-8711 x33720. E-mail: mdcv@lh.ca.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.