Neurologist Opportunity – Join our Growing Organization
This is an opportunity to work in a busy GTA hospital in one of the fastest growing communities in Canada.
As a healthcare leader serving a population of more than half a million people, Mackenzie Health offers a dynamic, supportive environment of respect and continuous learning. A place where all staff are valued, can engage in meaningful work as part of a friendly, diverse team and use best-in-class technology to provide exceptional patient care. Experience a place where people come first. Experience Mackenzie Health – your ultimate career destination.
We have many opportunities for passionate professionals like you, at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, who share our commitment to quality, timely patient-centred care. Ultimately, this is where you want to be.
Mackenzie Health is currently recruiting a Neurologist who will be accountable to the Division Head, Neurology and the Chief, Department of Medicine. The Neurologist will work in collaboration with the other members of the Division of Neurology to perform all professional duties in Neurology.
Responsibilities
- The Physician must demonstrate the following competencies:
- Making diagnosis in a timely manner using appropriate resources.
- Interest in stroke and general neurology.
- Required to participate and provide call coverage for acute stroke (shared amongst division members).
- Provide in-patient general neurology consults.
- Out-patient Neurology Clinic (including rapid transient ischemic attack/minor stroke assessments) coverage in a collaborative model with a Nurse Practitioner.
- Abide by professional staff by-laws and professional staff rules of the Hospital and the Public Hospital Act and other applicable legislation.
- Comply with scheduling structures established by the Chief or designate to ensure that hospital services are covered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Be available for consultation with professional colleagues and attend staff and departmental meetings within the Hospital.
- Perform such duties and services as may be reasonably assigned by the Division Head, Neurology, or the Chief and Medical Director of Medicine.
- Demonstrate understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding program plans, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients. Comply with intradepartmental rules.
Skills – Abilities – Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member within a group environment.
- Proven attendance record.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
- Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
- Demonstrates understanding of contribution to patient and staff safety.
Education – Certification – Licenses
- Medical degree approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) required.
- Post Graduate Training in Neurology as recognized by The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
- Member of the Canadian Medical Protection Association (CMPA) in good standing.
- Member of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA).
