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Hospitalist | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Department of Surgery • Full-time • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • C$ 5k - C$ 8k / week • 4m ago

JOB OPPORTUNITY NOTICE

Position: Hospitalist

Status: Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Campus: Civic and General Campuses

Salary Range: approximately $5,000 - $8,000 per week

Start Date: ASAP

Vacancy Disclosure: new position

Position Overview

The Department of Surgery at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is seeking qualiﬁed and motivated Hospitalists to join our multidisciplinary inpatient care teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive inpatient medical care for hospitalized patients across several surgical specialty services within one of Canada's leading academic health sciences centres.

Hospitalists play an important role in supporting high-quality, patient-centred care by working collaboratively with surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and allied health professionals. The position focuses on inpatient management, care coordination, discharge planning, and enhancing continuity of care throughout the patient's hospital stay.

Physicians with a strong interest in hospital-based medicine are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in surgical specialties is not required.

The Divisions currently recruiting include:

Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
General Surgery (including Acute Care Surgery and Trauma)
Gynecologic Oncology
Additional specialty opportunities anticipated

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care for patients admitted to surgical services
Perform daily inpatient rounds and coordinate investigations, consultations, and discharge planning
Collaborate closely with attending surgeons, residents, fellows, nursing staff, and allied health professionals
Support patient ﬂow, continuity of care, and quality improvement initiatives
Participate in patient safety activities and development of clinical care pathways
Contribute to the academic mission of the Department through teaching and mentorship opportunities, where applicable
Optional opportunities for additional clinical activities, including surgical assisting, may be available depending on divisional needs and physician interest
On-call responsibilities may be available in selected specialties

Training, Mentorship & Onboarding

The Department of Surgery is committed to ensuring a successful transition into this role.

Physicians with no previous surgical experience are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will receive:

Structured onboarding and orientation
Ongoing mentorship and support from an experienced Lead Hospitalist
Guidance from surgical teams and physician leaders during integration into practice
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and skill enhancement

Our goal is to create a supportive environment that enables physicians to develop conﬁdence and thrive within a collaborative surgical care model.

Qualiﬁcations and Professional Requirements

Independent licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
Medical Liability Coverage (CMPA)
CFPC or RCPSC designation
Interest in inpatient surgical care and perioperative management; previous experience in that specialty is not required and pathology speciﬁc training and resources will be part of onboarding process
Ability to function effectively in a collaborative, high-acuity academic environment
Strong communication, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills
Previous experience in surgical specialties is not required.

Academic & Professional Environment

The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s leading academic health sciences centres and a major teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa. The Department of Surgery offers a collegial academic environment with opportunities for education, leadership, and involvement in quality improvement and innovation initiatives.

Remuneration, Schedule & Opportunities

Compensation through OHIP billings for inpatient services
Co-management model (not Most Responsible Physician)
Typical inpatient census of approximately 15–25 patients, depending on specialty service
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Weekday/ daytime schedule
Flexible scheduling options may be available depending on divisional needs
Competitive compensation for full-time physicians is anticipated to be approximately $300,000 annually, depending on service assignment and clinical activity. Part-time remuneration is based on the number of weeks of coverage provided per year.
Access to continuing professional development, teaching, and leadership opportunities
Opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative surgical community

Why Join Us?

Predictable daytime practice that supports work-life balance
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
Model minimizes administrative burden, with documentation centered on patient care and clinical decision-making rather than non-clinical administrative tasks
Dedicated onboarding and mentorship support
Collaborative team-based environment
Academic appointment opportunities through the University of Ottawa
Exposure to a variety of surgical specialties
Opportunity to contribute to innovation, education, and quality improvement
Supportive physician leadership and collegial culture

Application Process

Applicants are invited to submit the following:
A current curriculum vitae
A cover letter outlining clinical experience, divisional interests, and suitability for the role

The Department of Surgery is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace and welcomes applications from all qualiﬁed individuals. Selection decisions are based on job-related qualiﬁcations and experience.

Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Pay: $5,000.00-$8,000.00 per week

Work Location: In person