General Surgeon (2 positions)

With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, more than 20 community health-care locations and a state-of-the-art surgical centre within the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in Ontario.

General Surgeon (2 part-time positions, 0.5 FTE each)

Lakeridge Health is seeking 2 part-time General Surgeons (0.5 FTE each) to join our dynamic team in delivering high-quality, comprehensive surgical care to patients in the community. The focus of this role is on acute care surgery, supporting every other week. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to perform elective surgical procedures at our main facility (Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering), our sister hospital Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, and our state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center (Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre).

In this role, you will benefit from:

  • Competitive fee-for-service income opportunities.
  • Professional development through collaborative initiatives with Queen’s University and other educational programs.
  • A work-life balance with a flexible, manageable on-call schedule.
  • A supportive, collaborative work environment, working alongside a diverse and talented team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional care.

We value growth, innovation, and teamwork, creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful contribution to the health of our community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation, including two calls per week at the main site and 1-2 calls per month at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville.
  • Engage in educational and research opportunities through our partnership with Queen’s University. We encourage candidates with an interest in teaching and academic development, including mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications:

  • Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery.
  • Current licensure to practice in Ontario.
  • Fellowship training or experience in acute care surgery is preferred but not required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A strong commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Position Details:

  • Start Date: Negotiable, with a preferred start date of March 1, 2025.
  • How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and Cover Letter to Dr. Igor Goussev, Division Head - General Surgery, at mdcv@lh.ca
  • Application Deadline: January 15, 2025.

Join our dedicated team at Lakeridge Health and contribute to the well-being of the community while advancing your career in an enriching and collaborative environment.

Lakeridge Health will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact the Medical Affairs Office at 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.