Hospitalist Physician at University of Ottawa Heart Institute

One full-time position (1 FTE) and one part-time position.

Overview

The Department of Medicine and the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is looking for two skilled Hospitalist Physicians to work with us to provide the best possible care for our patients.

The successful applicant would join a group of 42 cardiologists and 3 other hospitalists at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). UOHI is a large tertiary centre providing cardiovascular care to Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is Canada’s largest and foremost heart health centre, employing over 1,400 physicians, nurses, researchers, technicians, allied health professionals, and more. The Institute handles more than 235,000 patients yearly from across Canada.

In addition to state-of-the-art catheterization (4) and electrophysiology (4) labs, a dedicated cardiac imaging facility with PET, MRI, CT, SPECT, and echocardiography imaging, core facilities include 96 inpatient ward beds, an intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU) with 14 beds, an intensive cardiac surgery unit (CSICU) with 27 beds, a Day Unit with 36 beds, a Reference Centre with 11 beds, and a Structural Procedure Unit of 6 beds.

The Division is renowned for delivering outstanding cardiac care, excellence in education at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels (recognized as a leading training program in Canada and internationally), and is recognized internationally for its research, particularly in electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, STEMI/ACS coronary intervention, valvular disease, cardiac transplantation, and pulmonary hypertension programs, among others, as well as strength in heart failure and structural interventions.

For our hospitalist physicians, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute offers opportunities for expanding clinical skills, continuing professional development, research, and an unparalleled work-life balance in a supportive clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Our Hospitalists work 8am-5pm on the UOHI inpatient wards (not in the ICCU). There is NO ON-CALL and NO EXPECTATION OF WEEKEND OR EVENING COVERAGE. As a Hospitalist Physician at UOHI, you will round on patients daily, consult with the attending cardiologist (who is the MRP), and provide orders and advice to nursing staff regarding the ongoing care of these patients. You will provide direct care to patients with internal medicine conditions and manage and coordinate, along with the MRP, care plans for patients.

You will have opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives and other academic activities, although all of these are optional.

The successful candidate will possess or be eligible for an Ontario license, have very good interpersonal and clinical skills, and be committed to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD degree from an accredited medical school.
• The successful candidate must be a member of or be eligible for membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
• The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital are bilingual institutions; therefore, in the case of potentially successful candidates of equal ability, a bilingual (French/English) candidate would be preferred.

To apply

Interested applicants should forward a 1–2-page letter of intent, 3 references (who will not be contacted without permission), and a CV to Dr. Alper Aydin, Director of Inpatient Cardiology (UOHI and Civic), Division of Cardiology at: aaydin@ottawaheart.ca