Ophthalmologist

Work as a Ophthalmologist in Saskatchewan, Canada!

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as a Ophthalmologist in Saskatchewan, the sunniest province in Canada.

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) seeks 2 permanent fulltime General Ophthalmologists in Yorkton, SK. In addition to private out-patient practice, the successful candidates will provide surgical, inpatient and emergency services at the Yorkton Regional Health Center. Itinerant ophthalmology services may be required throughout the southeast area of the province. On-call coverage is required.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

Physicians may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and post-graduate education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine has a province-wide model of distributed medical education designed to foster a province-wide College. The College has a well-resourced framework across the continuum that results in quality community partnerships, successful and comparable students across all sites, elevated community health, and better graduate retention in communities. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists are involved in the teaching of medical learners in Regina, Prince Albert and Saskatoon.

Job Qualifications

• Candidates must be certified or eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). The successful candidates must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) and be licensed to practice medicine in Saskatchewan. The physicians must maintain membership and insurance with the Canadian Medical Protective Association and be legally entitled to work in Canada. Language of work is English.
• In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Relocation Package

Relocation Assistance of up to $10,000 for a 3 year Return of Service is available. Please inquire for further details.

Benefits

The successful applicant may apply for the Specialist Recruitment Incentive offered through the Saskatchewan Medical Association which provides $30,000 to an eligible Specialist that establishes a practice for a minimum of 36 months in a Saskatchewan community.

Equipment funding and Residency/Fellowship Training funding may be available through the Hospital Foundation of South Central Saskatchewan in exchange for a Return for Service. Inquire for details. Residents in years 3 to 5 are encouraged to reach out prior to completion of their program to discuss residency funding options.

Visit the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) website for potential incentives and programs: Saskatchewan Medical Association.

Community Description

Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.

To learn more about our province and communities, please visit the following sites:

• Province of Saskatchewan, Canada
• Tourism Saskatchewan
• City of Yorkton
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine