Psychiatrist

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Prairie Mountain Health is offering an opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join our excellent medical services team in Dauphin Manitoba.

With a population of just under 10,000, Dauphin is the second largest city within our Region and is located a few short miles North of the Riding Mountain National Park and provides plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, cross country skiing and camping.. Home to Dauphin Country Fest and Ukrainian Festival, there is a variety of cultural events and lifestyle to suite all ages. Higher Education opportunities within Dauphin is available with Brandon University offering first year university courses as well as Assiniboine Community College, Parkland Campus offering full time courses.

The successful candidate will be responsible for continuing, comprehensive Psychiatric care to inpatients at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre (DRHC) and for providing support to the Community Mental Health services within the Region. The Dauphin Regional Health Centre is an accredited Acute Care facility with an general adult psychiatric ward with 10 designated psychiatry beds. Dauphin shares in servicing a large geographical area (67,000 sw kms) in Prairie Mountain Health and is a referral hub for communities in the Northern half of Prairie Mountain Health Region.

You will be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team within the Prairie Mountain Health Region working with community mental health providers and Family Physicians. The Psychiatrist will provide admission, examination, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge management of patients requiring psychiatric care at the DRHC.

Prairie Mountain Health employs approximately 7,846 people and operates 20 acute care facilities, 9 transitional facilities and 43 long-term care facilities. There are over 190 primary care physicians and 70 specialists providing medical services in the area.

In addition to providing 1885 hours/annually (7.25 hrs/daily), the successful candidate will share equally in the Psychiatry on-call roster with other members of the mental health team. Leadership and teaching opportunities are available and encouraged.

Prairie Mountain Health employs approximately 7,846 people and operates 20 acute care facilities, 9 transitional facilities and 43 long-term care facilities. There are over 190 primary care physicians and 70 specialists providing medical services in the area. Dauphin is the second largest centre in the Region and is situated just north of the beautiful Riding Mountain National Park that provides plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, cross country skiing and camping.

• The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in Psychiatry.
• FRCP in Psychiatry or Royal College eligible candidate.
• Have or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services delivery system and related community resources is an asset
• Must have or obtain proof of Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage under the appropriate category

Compensation:

Base income potential is between $338,520 - $500,000.00, but the potential to bill fee-for-service for some services can yield an additional $150,000 to $450,000 annually. Compensation is a combination of salary/on-call stipends/fee-for-service billing as well as opportunities for private practice. Salary and on-call stipends are in accordance with the provincial Doctors Manitoba negotiated contracts.

This position offers an attractive benefits package including pension, paid vacation, paid education leave, parental leave and sick time. Ask us about the Provincial recruitment and relocation grants that are available!

Primary Site Location:

Dauphin Community Health Services-625 3rd Street, DauphinMB R7N 1R7

Contact Information:

Lori Pakulak
Medical Services
Phone: (204)622-4187
Fax: (204) 629-3400
E-mail: [email protected]

Note: Physicians may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive. Please contact the physician recruiter for more information.