The collegiality and teamwork of all the physicians that work at Parhelion help build lifelong relationships and allow us to help our patients in the best way possible.– Dr. Navi Rhattan
Clinic/ED
Locum Dates: Sept 29-Oct 17
Facility
- There is a 6-bed GP-run hospital with 24h ER, and basic lab/X-Ray, with one ER RN and one inpatient RN
- Docs do 24h single coverage call for ER; the on-call doctor sees ER and clinic walk-ins, but can be at home outside of clinic hours.
- Call is on average 1-in-4 in the winter, 1 in 5 in the summer.
- Doctors follow any inpatients admitted during their ER shifts for the duration of their stay in hospital
- Nearest OR and basic specialty services is Whitehorse, 6h away.
Remuneration
- Weekdays 9-5 in clinic and/or ER are remunerated by contract at a daily rate of $1850/day.
- In addition to this, after-hours and weekend billing is fee-for-service, plus an ER call stipend of $1090/24h shift.
- Private billings paid at 100%.
- No overhead
Benefits
- Commitment bonuses available for locums working 2 weeks or more.
- Housing provided and all travels expenses are reimbursed.
Locums should be comfortable working in a rural, remote ER and have had ACLS and ATLS training. PALS is not mandatory but would be an asset. There are no scheduled obstetrical deliveries in Dawson. We support one another during the very rare times when patients are critically ill. Physicians also have the option to provide support to EMS for helicopter extractions at remote sites.
Licensure with the Yukon Medical Council and Hospital Privileges are required.
Apply nowJob payment model
Fee for Service + Contract + Stipend
On-Call Status
Yes
Weekend Call Status
On-Call
Eligible for locum support
Yes
