About this role
This is the life-changing opportunity you've been looking for.Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Pediatric Endocrinologist to join our team!Horizon Health Network, Saint John area (Region 2), is actively seeking a full-time Pediatric Endocrinologist, either locum or permanent, to join our collaborative team in Saint John, New Brunswick. The Saint John Regional Hospital is New Brunswick's largest tertiary care hospital, and the Department of Pediatrics has an active inpatient and outpatient unit along with a Level-3 NICU. The successful candidate will join a team of eight general pediatricians, six sub-specialty pediatricians (in the areas of Neurology and Neonatology), two diabetes nurses, one endocrinology nurse, and a pediatric dietitian. As a full-time pediatric endocrinologist, you will provide general pediatric endocrine clinics as well as a multi-disciplinary type-1 diabetes clinic. This position also includes general pediatric ward and call coverage. There is opportunity for teaching and research through Memorial University and Dalhousie University academic affiliations.Why you should work hereHorizon Health Network (Horizon) is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families, and communities. Horizon is a great place to work, as people are the heart of our organization, and the success of Horizon is a direct result of our employees' dedication, professionalism, and commitment.Horizon is the largest regional health authority ? and one of the largest employers ? in New Brunswick, and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to a half a million people.Horizon has an annual budget of approximately $1.2 billion and has more than 13,000 employees, 1,100 physicians and 1,300 volunteers, as well as 17 foundations, 12 auxiliaries and 8 alumnae organizations.What you will doReporting to the Pediatric Department Head and the Medical Director for the area, the Pediatric Endocrinologist collaborates with other Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered, Nurses, and other Allied Medical Staff. Provide ambulatory care in a clinic setting. Provide inpatient care as required and requested by the Clinical Department Head. Practice in a collaborative fashion as a member of an interdisciplinary team and consult with members of other health professions as appropriate. Participates in departmental medical education initiatives. Provide on-call services during statutory holidays, evenings, and weekends as part of the on-call schedule for the Department. Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority's mission, values, and strategic directions. These responsibilities are basic. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network. Hours of WorkHours of work are normally provided between 0800hrs ? 1600hrs Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Service/Department Head.After-hours and weekend call coverage in coordination with members of the Department.RemunerationSalaried.This is a Salaried position. Remuneration is based on the New Brunswick Medical Pay Plan. The current rates range between $241,748 to a maximum of $293,904 annually (locums receive 10% of the base salary in lieu of benefits) based on qualifications and experience.On call remuneration is Fee-For-Service which is a direct compensation between the physician and Medicare New Brunswick.QualificationsMust have a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate studies (residency) in the field of Pediatric Medicine.Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.Proficiency i