Department Chief, Hospitalist Program

• Provide leadership and direction for the Hospitalist Department, aligning with the hospital's strategic plan
• Collaborate with hospital administration, professional staff, and other departments to optimize patient care processes, quality outcomes, and resource utilization
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hospitalist physicians, and support staff, promoting professional growth and engagement
• Develop and implement a departmental Human Resource plan
• Ensure on-call schedules are completed and distributed to the Medical Affairs Coordinator, three months in advance. If gaps in schedule, provide notification to Chief of Staff and Medical Affairs Coordinator within three months of the potential gap
• Provide departmental updates at the Professional Staff Association committee meetings
• Member of the Medical Advisory Committee and Credentials Committee 
• Make recommendations to the Medical Advisory Committee regarding appointment, reappointment, change in privileges and any disciplinary action to which members of the Department. 
• Conduct a written performance evaluation of all members of the Department on an annual basis as part of the reappointment process
• Provide hospitalist coverage for the department

• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) unrestricted license that allows the physician to fulfil the requirements of this position
• At least 3 years of experience managing acute inpatients as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Experience leading a team in a clinical environment
• Possess significant clinical and teaching experience
• Have strong clinical expertise and clinical leadership skills, including the ability to recruit physicians

• When you choose to be a part of GBGH, you're choosing a workplace that prioritizes your growth and well-being. We invest in your professional development, fostering an environment that values continuous learning and growth, ensuring your career thrives. 
• Education Fund Opportunities and Mentorship 
• Relocation Assistance 
• Travel and Accommodation coordination 
• Competitive Remuneration Model; in addition to clinical remuneration as a hospitalist, the department chief receives a monthly stipend

GBGH is a 113-bed hospital located in Midland, Ontario, serving a broad and growing population across North Simcoe. Our catchment includes Midland, Penetanguishene, the Township of Tiny, the Township of Tay, Christian Island, Georgian Bay Township, and Springwater Township.

With an operating budget of approximately $80 million, GBGH employs more than 800 staff and is supported by over 100 active professional staff, 70 regional affiliates and consulting physicians, plus over 100 volunteers from our community. The hospital provides a full range of services, including acute care, rehabilitation, complex continuing care, diagnostic imaging inclusive of MRI, and a Level 3 Intensive Care Unit.

Significant investments are shaping the future of care at GBGH. This includes a 2,500 square foot expansion of the diagnostic imaging department to accommodate MRI services, a mammography program set to launch in fall 2025, and plans for a 50,000 square foot expansion to add 24 inpatient mental health beds adjacent to our Emergency Department. GBGH is also in the planning stages of a new hospital facility to support long-term growth and modern care delivery. Learn more about our current projects and services at gbgh.on.ca.

GBGH is an established rural academic site affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). As home to the University of Toronto Rural Family Medicine Residency Program and a host site for NOSM’s Comprehensive Community Clerkship, we offer physicians the chance to engage in hands-on teaching and mentorship in a supportive, community-based environment. Education is an important part of who we are, and we welcome those who want to play a role in shaping the next generation of healthcare providers.