Physician Recruitment

Discover the Balance of Rewarding Work and Quality Living
Temiskaming Hospital invites applications for a Full-Time Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dynamic and collaborative team. Located in the heart of Northern Ontario’s scenic Temiskaming Shores, this is an ideal opportunity for physicians seeking meaningful rural practice, professional growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle.

As an integral part of our emergency department, you will:

·         provide an average of 120 hours per month and associated second on-call coverage (6 and 12 hour shifts);

·         deliver trauma-informed, culturally safe, patient- and family-centered care in a supportive and collegial environment; and

·         have the opportunity to mentor the next generation of physicians through our teaching affiliation with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM).

Why Join Us?

• A highly supportive and tight-knit emergency medicine team

• Flexible scheduling that supports an outstanding work-life balance

• Teaching opportunities with NOSM medical students and family medicine residents

• A forward-thinking, community-based hospital dedicated to continuous quality improvement

• A welcoming and inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and cultural humility

• Available specialist for consultation on site (internal medicine, anesthesia, general surgery, fm-oss)

What You Bring

• Independent licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

• CCFP or FRCPC designation (preferred)

• Current certification or willingness to obtain: ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (or equivalent certification)

• A strong commitment to collaboration, trauma-informed care, and cultural safety

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

About Temiskaming Hospital

Temiskaming Hospital is a 70-bed small community hospital proudly serving a population of 17,000 locally—and up to 33,000 across the region—for obstetrics, Level 1B nursery, medical imaging (including CT), and laboratory services. With annual ED volumes exceeding 14,500, you will be supported by 24-hour lab and imaging services (onsite + on-call), one physician on call, and an exceptional nursing team.

Live Where Others Vacation

Temiskaming Shores offers a lifestyle most only dream of. Here, you'll find:

• No traffic jams, just lake views

• A vibrant downtown with local cafés, breweries, and seasonal farmers markets

• Year-round outdoor adventures: boating, hiking, fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling

• A close-knit medical and broader community that will quickly feel like home

Compensation & Incentives

• Remuneration through the Emergency Department Alternate Funding Agreement (AFA) – Hourly rate $220 (days) $245 (nights)

• 22.5% shadow billing during business hours and 25% for after hours/holidays.

• Additional billing opportunities, eg. Second on call

• Relocation assistance

• Recruitment incentives available

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about rural emergency medicine and want to make a meaningful impact in a thriving Northern Ontario community, we’d love to connect.

Submit your CV and cover letter to:

Physician Recruitment Coordinator

physician.recruitment@temiskaming-hospital.com

Temiskaming Hospital is a 70-bed hospital located in New Liskeard in the city of Temiskaming Shores, Ontario 160 kilometers north of North Bay which serves a catchment area of approximately 33,000.

Temiskaming Hospital prides itself on providing high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. Since 2016, Temiskaming Hospital has upgraded over $5M worth of modernized patient equipment through the Temiskaming Hospital Foundation's Care Close to Home campaign. 

We are presently seeking a locum emergency family medicine physician to cover the following dates:

March 18, 2026 0700h-1300h

March 18, 2026 1300h-1900h

March 18, 2026 1900h-0700h

March 24, 2026 0700h-1300h

March 24, 2026 1300h-1900h

March 24, 2026 1900h-0700h

April 8, 10, 11, 12 & 21 shifts available from 0700h-1300h, 1300h-1900h, and 1900h-0700h

* Qualified candidates must be trained in Meditech Expanse. 

Temiskaming Hospital is a 70-bed large community hospital that cares for the residents of the Temiskaming Shores serving the healthcare needs of approximately 17,000 and district-wide population of 30,000 for the provision of obstetrical and level 1B nursery services, stroke services, laboratory and medical imaging (including CT scan).

The medical staff consists of 22 family practitioners, 2 internist, 3 GP anesthetists, 1 visiting pathologist, visiting radiologists and 22 visiting specialists. These specialists conduct regular outpatient clinics and provide consultations in varied disciplines such as pediatrics, neurology, ophthalmology, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, nephrology, urology, orthopedics, orthotics, and physical/rehabilitative medicine. We belong to the Telestroke program with a state of the art diagnostic imaging department that includes a 128-slice CT scanner. We have a full-service Obstetrical team with C-section and epidural service doing over 300 deliveries per year. The team is made up of 5 family doctors (one of whom does C-sections) and 3 midwives.

In partnership with Sudbury’s Health Sciences North (HSN), we provide Virtual Critical Care Program, satellite dialysis, chemotherapy and cardiac rehabilitation. The hospital works closely with three local Family Health Teams and the Timiskaminig Health Unit including 9 Nurse Practitioners.

TH is a teaching centre for students in medicine, nursing and the allied health professions. We are proud to be affiliated with the Northern School of Medicine (NOSM), Nipissing University, Northern College and several other Ontario colleges and universities. 

ER Physicians are paid under EDAFA Emergency Department Alternate Funding Agreement at about $162.50 per hour with 10% of shadow billing in business hours and 25% shadow billing after hours and on holidays.

If interested, please contact Chrissy Trudel: physician.recruitment@temiskaming-hospital.com

Relocate to Beautiful Temiskaming Shores and enjoy plenty of OR time!

The Temiskaming Hospital is looking for a full-time general surgeon to join our team! The Temiskaming Hospital is a 70 Bed facility located on the shores of Lake Temiskaming, about 1.5 hours north of North Bay.  It’s paradise for the outdoor enthusiast with skiing, skating, tubing, hiking, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in the winter and swimming, boating, hiking, camping, ATVing, and relaxing by the water in the summer.  Though the City is remote, it still offers everything you need including some big box stores, shopping, health and dental care, great schools, recreational activities, and so much more. 

You would be part of our OR team which includes 3 GP – Anesthetists, an amazing OR team of nurses, GP Surgical assistants readily available to you, and one FP-OSS responsible for c-sections in the region.  Your clinic would be situated in the hospital.  Discounted rent is provided and can include reception staff, internet, cleaning, dictation services, OR booking, utilities, and any other services you wish to request.  There is the possibility of getting surgical equipment that meets your interests or sub-specialty and training for the OR team.   The funding model can be Fee-for-Service or join an Alternative Payment plan for a more blended model.  

The hospital itself has a CT scanner, a very collegial IM, and a supportive team.  There are 28 physicians in the Temiskaming area, who wear a variety of hats including anesthetists, ED physicians, family physicians, obstetrical providers, gerontologists, cosmetics, internal medicine specialists, hospitalists, and surgeons.  We are a teaching hospital and have medical students and residents regularly. 

Temiskaming Shores is a beautiful place to live and work and the medical community here tends to stay once located here.  We have so much to offer, so if you are interested at all, please contact us to discuss the opportunity and plan a site visit.  A new adventure awaits you in Temiskaming Shores!

Experience with Meditech Expanse required.

If interested contact Chrissy Trudel: physician.recruitment@temiskaming-hospital.com

Despite not having designated Mental Health beds we continue to see on a regular bases, frequent, mental health diagnosis.  Your practice would be very busy with both in and out-patients consults. Working in an interdisciplinary team environment you will provide clinical direction and leadership in the assessment and management of mental health clients. You possess solid clinical judgment, a thorough knowledge of psycho pharmacology and experience with severe mental illness.  Axis 11 disorders and substance misuse.  The ability to make ethical decisions, while maintaining your integrity and reliability, and work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to manage conflict and resolve issues will also be of paramount importance.

Our medical staff consists of 23 family practitioners, 2 internists, 3 general practitioner anesthetists, 2 geriatric practitioner, 1 visiting pathologist, visiting radiologists, 19 visiting specialists and 1 mid-wife.

Temiskaming Hospital is a 69-bed large community hospital that cares for the residents of the Temiskaming Shores serving the healthcare needs of approximately 17,000 and district-wide population of 30,000 for the provision of obstetrical and level 1B nursery services, stroke services, laboratory and medical imaging (including CT scan). Our staff includes Regulated Health Professionals providing inpatient and outpatient services including Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Clinical Nutrition.

In partnership with Sudbury’s Health Sciences North (HSN), we provide Virtual Critical Care Program, satellite dialysis, chemotherapy and Cardiac Rehabilitation. The hospital works closely with three local Family Health Teams and Health Unit including 9 Nurse Practitioners.

TH is a teaching centre for students in medicine, nursing and the allied health professions. We are proud to be affiliated with the Northern School of Medicine (NOSM), Nipissing University, Northern College and several other Ontario colleges and universities

Prospective candidates must have a license to practice Psychiatry in the Province of Ontario as well as FRCPC or eligible FRCPC status. Additionally, experience with Meditech Expanse is required. Recruitment incentives are available. You will have the opportunity to mentor medical students and residents with faculty appointment through Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Please visit our website to view the incentives that are available.  www.temiskaming-hospital.com

Site Visit

A site visit can be arranged at your convenience. Come and meet our local physicians, tour the hospital and visit our beautiful community located on Lake Temiskaming!

For further details please contact: 

Chrissy Trudel physician.recruitment@temiskaming-hospital.com

Temiskaming Hospital is looking for an on-call surgeon from (these dates can be broken up to accommodate your schedule):

• September 26th 0800h to October 2nd 0800h

Paid through the NSLP, receive mileage, accommodations, and honorarium, plus travel stipend, and HOCC payment. We have a beautiful house right on the lake for you to stay at.

The Temiskaming Hospital is a 69 Bed facility located on the shores of Lake Temiskaming, about 1.5 hours north of North Bay.  It’s a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast with skiing, skating, tubing, hiking, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in the winter and swimming, boating, hiking, camping, ATVing, and relaxing by the water in the summer.  Though the City is remote, it still offers everything you need including some big box stores, shopping, health and dental care, great schools, recreational activities, and so much more. 

You would be part of our OR team which includes 3 GP – Anesthetists, an amazing OR team of nurses, GP Surgical assistants readily available to you, and one FP-OSS responsible for c-sections in the region.  Your clinic would be situated in the hospital. 

The hospital itself has a CT scanner, a very collegial IM, and a supportive team.  There are 28 physicians in the Temiskaming area, who wear a variety of hats including anesthetists, ED physicians, family physicians, obstetrical providers, gerontologists, cosmetics, internal medicine specialists, hospitalists, and surgeons.  We are a teaching hospital and have medical students and residents regularly. 

Experience with Meditech Expanse is required.

Contact Chrissy Trudel @ physician.recruitment@temiskaming-hospital.com if you are interested.

The Temiskaming Hospital is looking for an OBGYN to join our Specialist Clinic approximately 2 days per month.   

Time:

•         2 days of clinic time (8 hours for full days, possibility of 3-4 hours on travel days

•         OR time once the clinic is established

Compensation:

• Travel allowance

  •     $.41/km from your home to the hospital and back

• Accommodations

  •      Single occupancy to a Maximum of $250/night

• Travel stipend

  •      $503.62 for every 3-4 hours of travel time

• Honorarium:

  •      $332.53 per clinic and travel day

• Meal Allowance

  •      Maximum $40/day

• Clinic time:

  •      Fee-for-service billings unless the fee-for-service billing is less than $614 for a 3–4-hour session or $1,228 for a 7–8-hour day (we will schedule to maximize fee-for-service billing)

Possibility of C-Section on-call coverage while you are here.

About the Area:

•      The Temiskaming Hospital is a 70 Bed facility located on the shores of Lake Temiskaming, about 1.5 hours north of North Bay and about 6 hours north of Toronto. It’s a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast with skiing, skating, tubing, hiking, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in the winter and swimming, boating, hiking, camping, ATVing, and relaxing by the water in the summer.  Though the City is remote, it still offers everything you need including some big box stores, shopping, health and dental care, great schools, recreational activities, and so much more. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Chrissy Trudel physician.recruitment@temiskaming-hospital.com to discuss the details. 

Despite not having designated Mental Health beds we continue to see on a regular bases, frequent, mental health diagnosis.  Your practice would be very busy with both in and out-patients consults. Working in an interdisciplinary team environment you will provide clinical direction and leadership in the assessment and management of mental health clients. You possess solid clinical judgment, a thorough knowledge of psycho pharmacology and experience with severe mental illness.  Axis 11 disorders and substance misuse.  The ability to make ethical decisions, while maintaining your integrity and reliability, and work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to manage conflict and resolve issues will also be of paramount importance.

Our medical staff consists of 23 family practitioners, 2 internists, 3 general practitioner anesthetists, (we are recruiting 1 more), 1 geriatric practitioner, (we are recruiting 1 more) 1 visiting pathologist, visiting radiologists, 19 visiting specialists and 3 mid-wives.

Temiskaming Hospital is a 59-bed large community hospital that cares for the residents of the Temiskaming Shores serving the healthcare needs of approximately 17,000 and district-wide population of 30,000 for the provision of obstetrical and level 1B nursery services, stroke services, laboratory and medical imaging (including CT scan).  TH is staffed by 257 employees, 23 Physicians and 3 Midwives. Our staff includes Regulated Health Professionals providing inpatient and outpatient services including Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Clinical Nutrition.

In partnership with Sudbury’s Health Sciences North (HSN), we provide Virtual Critical Care Program, satellite dialysis, chemotherapy and Cardiac Rehabilitation. The hospital works closely with three local Family Health Teams and Health Unit including 9 Nurse Practitioners.

TH is a teaching centre for students in medicine, nursing and the allied health professions. We are proud to be affiliated with the Northern School of Medicine (NOSM), Nipissing University, Northern College and several other Ontario colleges and universities

Prospective candidates must have a license to practice Psychiatry in the Province of Ontario as well as FRCPC or eligible FRCPC status. Additionally, experience in Meditech Expanse is required. Recruitment incentives are available. You will have the opportunity to mentor medical students and residents with faculty appointment through Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Please visit our website to view the incentives that are available.  www.temiskaming-hospital.com

Site Visit

A site visit can be arranged at your convenience. Come and meet our local physicians, tour the hospital and visit our beautiful community located on Lake Temiskaming!

For further details please contact: 

Chrissy Trudel, physician.recruitment@temiskaming-hospital.com

Respirologist Needed in Beautiful Temiskaming Shores

The Temiskaming Hospital is looking for a Respirologist to join our Specialist Clinic approximately 1 day per month.  

Temiskaming Hospital provides 11 different Specialist Clinics for our community funded by the Underserviced Area Program (UAP) of Ontario. The program is administered by the Primary Health Care Branch, Northern Health Programs and is intended to enhance access to health care services in small, rural and northern areas of the province, which have difficulty attracting and retaining health care professionals. Providing these specialist services close to home means our community members do not have to travel for hours each way to receive equitable and quality care.

More information about UAP can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/document/northern-health-programs#:~:text=The%20Northern%20Health%20Programs%20(%20NHP,and%20retain%20health%20care%20professionals.

Compensation:

- Travel Allowance: $.41/km from your home to the hospital and back

- Travel Stipend: $508.78 for every 3-4 hours of travel

- Accommodations: single occupant

- Meal Allowance: Max. $40/day

- Clinic Time: $614.00 for every 3-4 hours of clinic OR Fee For Service billings (whichever is more)

About the Area:

•       The Temiskaming Hospital is a 70 Bed facility located on the shores of Lake Temiskaming, about 1.5 hours north of North Bay and about 6 hours north of Toronto. It’s a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast with skiing, skating, tubing, hiking, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in the winter and swimming, boating, hiking, camping, ATVing, and relaxing by the water in the summer.  Though the City is remote, it still offers everything you need including some big box stores, shopping, health and dental care, great schools, recreational activities, and so much more. 

Experience with Meditech Expanse required.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us at physician_recruitment@temiskaming-hospital.com to discuss the details. 

The Temiskaming Hospital is looking for a Cardiologist to join our Specialist Clinic approximately 1 day per month.  

Temiskaming Hospital provides 11 different Specialist Clinics for our community funded by the Underserviced Area Program (UAP) of Ontario. The program is administered by the Primary Health Care Branch, Northern Health Programs and is intended to enhance access to health care services in small, rural and northern areas of the province, which have difficulty attracting and retaining health care professionals. Providing these specialist services close to home means our community members do not have to travel for hours each way to receive equitable and quality care.

More information about UAP can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/document/northern-health-programs#:~:text=The%20Northern%20Health%20Programs%20(%20NHP,and%20retain%20health%20care%20professionals.

Compensation:

- Travel Allowance: $.41/km from your home to the hospital and back

- Travel Stipend: $508.78 for every 3-4 hours of travel

- Accommodations: single occupant

- Meal Allowance: Max. $40/day

- Clinic Time: $614.00 for every 3-4 hours of clinic OR Fee For Service billings (whichever is more)

About the Area:

•       The Temiskaming Hospital is a 70 Bed facility located on the shores of Lake Temiskaming, about 1.5 hours north of North Bay and about 6 hours north of Toronto. It’s a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast with skiing, skating, tubing, hiking, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in the winter and swimming, boating, hiking, camping, ATVing, and relaxing by the water in the summer.  Though the City is remote, it still offers everything you need including some big box stores, shopping, health and dental care, great schools, recreational activities, and so much more. 

The Temiskaming Hospital is looking for an Otolaryngologist to join our Specialist Clinic.

Temiskaming Hospital provides 12 different Specialist Clinics for our community funded by the Underserviced Area Program (UAP) of Ontario. The program is administered by the Primary Health Care Branch, Northern Health Programs and is intended to enhance access to health care services in small, rural and northern areas of the province, which have difficulty attracting and retaining health care professionals. Providing these specialist services close to home means our community members do not have to travel for hours each way to receive equitable and quality care.

More information about UAP can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/document/northern-health-programs#:~:text=The%20Northern%20Health%20Programs%20(%20NHP,and%20retain%20health%20care%20professionals.

About the Area:

The Temiskaming Hospital is a 70-bed facility located on the shores of Lake Temiskaming, about 1.5 hours north of North Bay and about 6 hours north of Toronto. It’s a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast with skiing, skating, tubing, hiking, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in the winter and swimming, boating, hiking, camping, ATVing, and relaxing by the water in the summer.  Though the City is remote, it still offers everything you need including some big box stores, shopping, health and dental care, great schools, recreational activities, and so much more.