Description:
Mackenzie Health is currently recruiting an RCSPC-certified Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Specialist (FTE: 0.5) to expand our current MFM program. The physician will participate in shared OB call and have access to state-of-the-art equipment at both sites while managing a busy MFM clinic and antepartum unit. The clinic runs full-time, Monday to Friday also providing amniocentesis and fetal echocardiography on-site to provide timely diagnosis and management. The MFM will provide consultation services at Mackenzie Health to support the OB services.
Qualifications The Physician must possess the following competencies:
- Ability to provide appropriate consultation of high-risk pregnancies, manage high-risk antenatal inpatient care, ultrasound reporting, amniocentesis, prenatal diagnosis, elective cesarean delivery skills
- Management of complex pregnancies including maternal medical conditions, fetal anomalies, and complications of pregnancy including growth restriction, multi-fetal gestations and preeclampsia.
- Comply with the call schedule established by the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology to ensure that Hospital services are covered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Be available for consultation with professional colleagues during inpatient days.
- Participate in quality improvement projects within the department.
- Participate in staff and departmental meetings.
- Maintain clinical acumen and skills within scope of practice.
- Demonstrate excellence in clinical care.
- Abide by the Professional Staff By-Law and Professional Staff Rules of the
- Hospital and the Public Hospital Act and other applicable legislation.
- Demonstrate understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding program plans, policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
Skills – Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Strong clinical and operative obstetrical skills
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.
- Demonstrates understanding and contributes to patient and staff safety.
Education – Certification – Licenses
- Medical degree approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) required.
- Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology as recognized by The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or equivalent as recognized by the Provincial Licensing Body required.
- Royal college-approved fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine or equivalent. Canadian Medical Protection Association in good standing.