General Pathologist or Anatomic Pathologist

Pathologist Full Time

NIAGARA HEALTH

 

The Department of Laboratory Medicine at Niagara Health seeks highly motivated, experienced laboratory physician with a passion for providing the highest quality of care to join the department. This position is available as Full Time position starting from July 1, 2023 at Welland Hospital Site.  This is a general Pathology based Laboratory medicine program that supports the medical and surgical departments at various sites including the Walker Family Cancer Centre.

Niagara Health is a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services.

We believe that every person in our region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic center, our focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propel us to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives.

Our team is made up of more than 7,300 employees, physicians and volunteers who we count on to deliver Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time. Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of the team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.

We provide a full range of acute care hospital services to the 450,000 residents across the Niagara region, and we are one of the few hospitals in Ontario that own and operate a long-term care facility.

Creating a healthy community is a collaborative effort. The courage and hope demonstrated by so many during the COVID-19 pandemic inspire us to continue to work with community partners to improve the health and well-being of our region

Current group:
12.5 Laboratory Physicians Positions with new recruit.
The pathologists provide on-site laboratory medicine services at St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland Sites.
 
Call:    
Participate in on call rota on weekdays and regional rota for the weekends and holidays.
 
The Practice:
Funded by hospital and MOH according to the LMFFA.

 
Academic Affiliations:
Strong academic partnerships are a priority for Niagara Health as the organization builds robust relationships with McMaster University Michael De Groote School of Medicine and its regional campus in Niagara, as well as Brock University and Niagara College. We are interested in physicians who will pursue university academic appointment and participate in academic and research activities, and leadership opportunities.

 
Qualifications Required:
Independent license or eligible for independent license with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
FRCPC – Certification in General Pathology is preferred but certification in Anatomical Pathology with subspecialty in Hematopathology will be considered.
Eligible to work in Canada without restrictions.
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
 

We especially encourage you to apply if

You are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;

Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-deserving group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Medical Affairs of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. 

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

 

Send by email:  A letter of interest, curriculum vitae and names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees to:       

 

Contact:       

Medical Affairs

Niagara Health

Email: medicalaffairs@niagarahealth.on.ca

Phone: 905-378-4647 ext. 44224

 

On behalf of:

 

                   Dr. Johan Viljoen

                   Chief of Staff, EVP Medical

                   Niagara Health

 

                   Dr. Satish Chawla

                   Chief of Laboratory

                   Niagara Health