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Yukon Hospital Corporation is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Rheumatologists to provide visiting specialist services in Whitehorse, Yukon through Yukon Hospitals’ Visiting Specialist Clinic. Approximately ten clinics are scheduled annually (occurring every six weeks), with the opportunity to supplement these with additional virtual clinics throughout the year to further enhance accessibility, continuity, and timeliness of patient care.

Program Description

Whitehorse General Hospital (WGH) is a modern facility in a city of 37,000 that provides the only emergency services to the Yukon Territory with a catchment size of over 43,000, including the community of Atlin, BC.

This position supports the delivery of outpatient rheumatology services to Yukon residents, in partnership with local primary care providers and allied health teams. The service is well established, with a growing patient population and an experienced clinical nursing team.

The scope of practice includes:

• New patient assessments and follow-up consultations
• Management of chronic and complex rheumatologic conditions
• Collaboration with nursing and allied health staff to support care coordination
• Participation in virtual consultations and case reviews, as needed

Support and Infrastructure

• Dedicated clinic space and administrative support through the Visiting Specialist Clinic
• Onsite nursing support, including an RN pursuing ACPAC (Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Arthritis Care) certification – estimated completion June 2026
• Access to local laboratory, imaging, and pharmacy services
• Meditech EMR access and administrative coordination by YHC staff
• On-campus accommodation close to clinic

For more information about the Whitehorse General Hospital check out the facilities page. For more information about Whitehorse check out the Communities page.

Contract Details

Remuneration

• Remuneration for this service is through a fee for service model.

Other Expenses

• Physicians are reimbursed for eligible expenses associated to travel.

Benefits

Benefits may be provided through the Yukon Medical Association and may include:

• CMPA reimbursement (100%),

Start date and term

We are looking for a Visiting Rheumatologist to begin in April 2026, but finding the right candidates is a priority. Start date is negotiable.

Time Commitment

Currently, ten, week-long clinics are offered every six weeks (approximately 375 hours annually), shared between 2 providers. There is also an opportunity to provide additional virtual clinics throughout the year, as required, to support ongoing patient access and continuity of care.

Contract conditions

Ability to meet the following conditions are contractual requirements and are required in advance of the contract start date:

• Licensure with the Yukon Medical Council
  • More information about licensing in Yukon is available here
• Privileging from Yukon Hospital Corporation.
  • More information about privileging is available here

Qualifications

Education and Licensing:

• Eligible for licensure with the Yukon Medical Council
• Eligible for privileging with the Yukon Hospital Corporation
• FRCPC with subspecialty in Rheumatology
• Maintain membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association

Expected Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated interests and/or commitment to providing rheumatology care within Yukon
• Collaborative and committed to working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Culturally sensitive practice
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical and non-clinical settings

How to Submit your Expression of interest

Expressions of Interest must contain current curriculum vitae and demonstrate certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada with subspecialty in Rheumatology.

Expressions of Interest can be submitted to Sarah Edwards, Director, Ambulatory Services at sarah.edwards@yukonhospitals.ca

Expressions of Interest will be accepted until the position is filled.

Selection Process

The selection process will follow a collaborative review involving representatives from the Chief of Staff Department, Medical Staff and YHC’s Visiting Specialist Clinic.

More Information

For more information about the service OR the position, please contact Kelly Cozens, Manager, Ambulatory Care Program at Kelly.Cozens@yukonhospitals.ca.

For more information about relocation and retention incentives please visit www.yukondocs.ca or contract carly.cox@yukondoctors.ca. 

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