Hospitalist, Physical Rehabilitation

Thunder Bay, ON

JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP LEAD WITH CARE, COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief of Complex Care, the Hospitalist is accountable to provide medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for inpatients of the Physical Rehabilitation program.

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by July 31, 2026 with an anticipated start date of late September 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy currently available within our organization.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG), our diverse workforce strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and innovative solutions to the complex needs of our clients and communities. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, diverse race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, family status, religion, disability, and socioeconomic status, to help address under-representation and foster greater inclusivity and belonging at SJCG.

By promoting a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, we ensure that our values of care, compassion, and commitment are reflected in every aspect of our work. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are committed to upholding these values, we encourage you to apply and join us in our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future.

St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in our job application and hiring process.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education/Experience:

• Licensed to practice medicine with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Demonstrated experience working within interprofessional practice model
• Knowledge of applicable acts, regulations, legislation, programs and policies 

Skills/Abilities:

• Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely and to provide / explain relevant information in response to inquiries or issues at a level appropriate to the audience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships or partnerships with a diverse range of individuals
• Ability to work independently and/or as a contributing member of an interprofessional team to consistently meet program goals and address client needs
• Ability to develop partnerships and facilitate discussion relating to assessment, treatment, intervention strategies
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to provide consultation and direction to medical students and residents, physician assistant students, and clinical staff; proven ability to share skills and knowledge with others
• Proven conflict management abilities and mediation skills
• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

Remuneration for this position is a stipend of $300 per week and fee-for-service. Shared physician coverage could also be considered. The unit is approximately 24 beds at full capacity. The expectation is availability by phone between 8:00am and 5:00pm, with presence on the unit daily and participation in twice weekly rounds. Should you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Dr. Peter de Bakker, Chief of Staff: Peter.deBakker@tbh.net 

This hiring process includes the use of AI-enabled systems for administrative and candidate management purposes.