Brampton, ON · On-site
Emergency medicine physicians benefit from regularly scheduled simulation-based education and POCUS training. The physician scheduling preferences are physician-centric and supported through an ...
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Brampton, ON · On-site
Emergency medicine physicians benefit from regularly scheduled simulation-based education and POCUS training. The physician scheduling preferences are physician-centric and supported through an ...
CA$300K - CA$400K/yr
We are a lead site for the residency program's POCUS training, and our simulation program offers both teaching and continuing professional development opportunities in a high-fidelity ...
CA$300K - CA$400K/yr
We are a lead site for the residency program's POCUS training, and our simulation program offers both teaching and continuing professional development opportunities in a high-fidelity ...
To thrive as a POCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound) specialist, you need a strong background in clinical medicine, medical imaging, and hands-on experience with ultrasound technology, often supported by relevant healthcare licensure or certification. Familiarity with portable ultrasound systems and completion of recognized POCUS training or credentialing programs are typically essential. Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail are important soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital to delivering accurate, timely diagnostic information and supporting clinical decision-making in various healthcare settings.
A POCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound) job typically involves using portable ultrasound devices to assist in real-time diagnostics and medical decision-making at a patient's bedside. Professionals in this role may include physicians, sonographers, or other healthcare providers trained in POCUS applications. They perform quick ultrasound assessments in emergency medicine, critical care, internal medicine, and other specialties to enhance patient care. POCUS helps in diagnosing conditions like cardiac abnormalities, lung issues, and abdominal concerns without needing traditional imaging departments.
A POCUS specialist performs bedside ultrasound examinations to provide real-time diagnostic information for patient assessment and management. Their day often includes collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members, documenting findings, maintaining ultrasound equipment, and ensuring proper image acquisition. POCUS specialists may also educate colleagues or trainees on ultrasound techniques, contributing to broader clinical competence within their team. These responsibilities require effective communication and adaptability to respond to patients' immediate diagnostic needs in fast-paced clinical environments.
Brampton, ON • On-site
Full-time
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One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to advance our role in cultivating the next generation of health care professionals in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine and promoting medical innovations and breakthroughs through the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation.
Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!
Job DescriptionBrampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital are full-service, high-acuity hospitals, supported by a multitude of medical and surgical specialties, including a cardiac catheterization lab and primary percutaneous coronary intervention service, interventional radiology, vascular and thoracic surgery and most medical subspecialties. Emergency medicine physicians benefit from regularly scheduled simulation-based education and POCUS training. The physician scheduling preferences are physician-centric and supported through an excellent scheduling system (MetricAid+) offering convenient and easy access to preference-based scheduling with expert support.
The Division of Emergency Medicine is looking to add additional emergency medicine physicians in anticipation of an upcoming service expansion within the department. Our physicians benefit from a well supported multidisciplinary team including collaborative, experienced emergency nursing teams, orthopaedic technicians, medical lab assistants, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physician navigators, geriatric emergency medicine nurses and crisis workers.
Osler has a vibrant community of emergency medicine clinicians with regular CME, POCUS expertise and support and QI rounds. While a physician may focus their practice around one Emergency Department site, corporate and Urgent Care Centre coverage is an expectation. Compensation is FFS as per the OHIP billing schedule.
Accountabilities:
Osler is the primary academic teaching centre for Toronto Metropolitan University’s medical learners. Physicians are expected to apply for an academic appointment with the faculty of medicine at the university.
Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Medical Affairs at mso.recruitment@williamoslerhs.ca.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
