Palliative Care Physician

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to advance our role in cultivating the next generation of health care professionals in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine and promoting medical innovations and breakthroughs through the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation.

Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

The Division of Palliative Care in the Department of Family and Community Medicine is seeking two full-time associates for both Brampton Civic & Etobicoke General Hospital. Remuneration is fee-for-service as set by the OHIP Schedule of Benefits and Fees and HOCC stipends for participating in the hospital on-call coverage program.

Accountabilities:

• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment along with 12 other palliative care physicians to provide consultation for patients in multiple settings including the outpatient supportive and palliative care clinic, the inpatient Medical Oncology/Palliative Unit, hospice, home visits and virtual palliative care
• Share in the provision of on-call coverage for the inpatients under the team’s care
• Collaborate with regional partners and participate in a regional network of palliative care providers for education and collective growth

About the program

Osler has established a formal partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Palliative Care CFPC Enhanced Skills Residency Program, a one‑year advanced training program for family physicians pursuing added competence in palliative medicine. As a clinical training site, Osler provides residents with hands‑on experience across diverse care settings, including acute care, home‑based palliative services and interprofessional consult teams. This collaboration reflects Osler’s dedication to advancing palliative care excellence, supporting academic growth and strengthening the workforce that serves our community.

• Must have a Certificate of Registration to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario as well as a Palliative Medicine (Adult) Subspecialty Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or a Certificate of Added Competency in Palliative Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population)

Osler is a primary clinical partner for Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine and is an academic community partner with the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Successful applicants are eligible for a faculty appointment at an affiliated medical school. Make an impact, lead and go beyond at Osler.

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Medical Affairs at [email protected].

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