Hospitalist (Family Medicine & Internal Medicine)

<p><strong>Position: </strong>Hospitalist (Family Medicine & Internal Medicine)</p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Now Welcoming U.S. Trained Physicians</strong></i></p><p><i>We are pleased to announce that U.S. trained physicians who are Canadian citizens (or those eligible to work in Canada) and hold U.S. Board Certification are eligible to practice independently in Ontario without the need for additional training or supervision. This is made possible through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's (CPSO) Alternative Pathways to Registration policy, which recognizes the equivalency of U.S. Board Certification. For more information, please visit: </i><a href="https://www.cpso.on.ca/physicians/registration/practising-in-ontario-information-for-u-s-trained" target="_blank"><i>CPSO – Practicing in Ontario: Information for U.S.-Trained Physicians.</i></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>About the City of Guelph:</strong></p><p>Guelph stands out as one of Ontario’s most livable mid‑sized cities, combining strong community well‑being with convenient access to major urban centres. It is widely recognized for high public safety, a strong sense of community belonging, and an extensive network of parks, trails, and green spaces, making it a consistently top‑ranked place to live in Canada. Guelph is just a 30–45 minute drive to Waterloo, Hamilton and the Halton Region (e.g., Burlington, Milton & Oakville) and just over an hour drive to the City of Toronto.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Guelph General Hospital (GGH): </strong></p><p>GGH is an acute care hospital dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the residents of Guelph and Wellington County. As a dynamic and comprehensive healthcare organization, GGH offers a full spectrum of medical, surgical, critical care, maternal-child, and emergency services in a collaborative and patient-centered environment.</p><p>The hospital is equipped with a closed 12-bed Critical Care Unit and Step-Down Unit, providing advanced care for critically ill patients. GGH’s busy Obstetrics Program supports approximately 1,800 deliveries each year, serving growing families throughout the region. In addition to 24/7 emergency services and advanced diagnostic capabilities, GGH is recognized as a regional provider of vascular surgery, a Level III Trauma Centre, and a designated Provincial Bariatric Centre of Excellence.</p><p>Private on-call rooms—including a bed, desk, TV, bathroom—are available for physicians providing overnight call who choose to stay overnight at the hospital. </p><p><a href="https://www.gghorg.ca/careers/professional-staff-opportunities/" target="_blank">Click here to read more about Guelph General Hospital’s Professional Staff opportunities.</a></p><p><i>-Together, a healthier community for everyone</i></p><p> </p><p><strong>Department Summary:</strong></p><p>The Department of Hospital Medicine at GGH provides interested physicians with an opportunity to work with a dynamic, collegial and quality focused group of Hospitalists. Our team is made up of full-time members, community HOC members (who provide additional weekend support), and a growing locum group of members (who provide general year–round relief).</p><p>Our team provides general medical care for adult inpatients aged 18+ (acute and chronic issues). </p><p>We pride ourselves on our extremely supportive and friendly environment. We have fantastic on-site/local support from our closed ICU, a range of Internal Medicine and Surgical specialists, and incredible allied health teams. There is access to MRI, CT, XR, US, nuclear imaging, interventional radiology, and 24-hour labs. Optionally, there is opportunity to teach hospital medicine to family practice residents.  Our department has been highly rated by medical learners for over 10 years.</p><p>The Hospitalists department has dedicated office space equipped with computers, microwave and fridge.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Summary: </strong></p><ul><li>Support a growing and fast-paced medicine unit that cares for complex medicine patients of Guelph and Wellington County</li><li>Provide quality focused care that meets the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the community   </li><li>Participate in on-call rotations in addition to weekend and night rotations </li><li>Collaborate with our interdisciplinary team, and communicating effectively with our patients & their families</li><li>Option to provide instruction and guidance to family medicine residents, medical and physician students.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Admissions of all patients 18 years of age and older from the ED with medical issues that are not requiring ICU and or Stepdown Unit level of care and are not requiring surgery imminently (includes hip fractures, small bowel obstructions, gross hematuria and renal calculu).</li><li>ALC (Alternate Level of Care) patients awaiting LTC, rehab placement or psychiatric facility </li><li>Co-management of medical issues on surgical, orthopedic, and obstetric services for patients whose primary issues are medical and not primary surgical nor obstetrical but require surgical opinion.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications: </strong></p><ul><li>Independent practice license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and certification with the College of Family Physicians or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons</li><li>Ongoing willingness to participate in quality improvement initiatives, and committees </li><li><p>Excellent teamwork & communication skills </p><p> </p></li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>Please send your expression of interest and up-to-date curriculum vitae to the attention of: </p><p>Dr. Grace Morrison, Chief of Hospital Medicine at Guelph General Hospital</p><p> </p><p><a href="mailto:PSrecruitment@gghorg.ca" target="_blank"><strong>PSrecruitment@gghorg.ca</strong></a></p><p><i>Guelph General Hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to providing a respectful, safe, and supportive environment for all employees, free from discrimination and harassment.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

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