The Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) is looking for an Otorhinolaryngologist to join its dynamic ambulatory care and surgical teams.
HGH is a family and patient-centred bilingual regional hospital. We provide essential services to the residents of Prescott-Russell and the surrounding region. As the majority of the population we serve is francophone, fluency in both French and English is a requirement.
Our team of over 200 physicians and 800 employees is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services and relies on teamwork, innovation, and leadership.
Number of positions: 1-2
Start date and schedules: flexible
Clinical Setting and Duties
Our team is currently composed of an Otorhinolaryngologist and an Audiologist.
HGH provides attractive benefits such as zero overhead expenses and the opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art, newly constructed ambulatory care building. The booking clerks book all audiology tests, follow-ups, consults, and OR procedures for you.
The department is equiped with a Zeiss PICO OPMI S100 microscope and several video rhinolaryngoscopes (ENF-V3) including channelled laryngoscopes to perform in-office biopsies.
Our ORs have also undergone recent renovations to introduce natural lighting and are equipped with the latest equipment including the NIM Vitals navigator and 4k high-resolution monitors in the OR.
Procedures currently being done in our OR include:
- FESS – Simple and Bilateral
- Septoplasty or Septorhinoplasty
- Thyroidectomy
- UPPP
- Submandibular Gland Removal
- Open-neck biopsy
- Parotidectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
A minimum of 2 days of dedicated OR time per month are available as well as a minimum of 2 clinic days per week. A dedicated audiologist is available 2 days a week. In addition, we have a sound booth and the ability to conduct multiple audiology tests, making our facility well equipped to address hearing-related concerns.
Qualifications
- Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent qualification
- Independent practice license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
About HGH
In 2022, we completed a major redevelopment project that transformed our local community hospital into a full-service regional hospital thanks to a $200 million investment in infrastructure, medical equipment and cutting-edge technology.
HGH is a proud member of The Atlas Alliance, which has enabled us to adopt the Epic Health Information System and its electronic medical record (EMR), resulting in increased efficiency and patient safety. As a member of The Atlas Alliance, we maintain educational and working partnerships with The Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Heart Institute.
HGH is located in the town of Hawkesbury, Ontario, on the Ottawa River, providing the perfect work/life balance with beautiful scenery and all necessary amenities. If you are seeking a rural hospital that is easily commutable from the city, Hawkesbury is only an hour’s drive from both Montreal and Ottawa.
Apply Now
If you are a passionate medical professional looking to work in a supportive and vibrant environment, we encourage you to apply.
Please send your CV to Medical Affairs via email at physicianrecruitment@hgh.ca.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Medical Affairs at 613-632-1111, extension 31001.
Programs and Services
HGH has 100 inpatient beds and provides more than 40 specialized medical clinics for residents of Prescott-Russell and surrounding region. For a list of clinics, departments and services, visit the page Refer a patient.
Medical Team
To view the list of physicians and medical specialists, visit the page Medical Team.