Hospitalist Opportunity
Sensenbrenner Hospital – Kapuskasing, Ontario
Sensenbrenner Hospital is a modern, fully accredited 68-bed teaching hospital serving the community of Kapuskasing (population 8,600) and a catchment area of approximately 11,000. Kapuskasing is a welcoming Northern Ontario community offering excellent year-round outdoor recreation alongside the amenities of larger centres.
Why Work With Us?
Supportive, team-based environment with experienced medical staff
Excellent teaching opportunities affiliated with NOSM University
On-site diagnostic imaging (including CT), lab, ECG, chemotherapy, and allied health services
Virtual Critical Care support for critically ill patients
Strong regional partnerships with Timmins & District Hospital, Health Sciences North, and CritiCall Ontario
Clinical Support & Services
On-site Physicians:
3 General Surgeons
2 GP Anesthetists
1 General Internist (inpatient consults)
7 Family Physicians (2 provide OB coverage)
1 Nurse practitioner
Specialty Access:
Orthopedics, ENT, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry via Timmins
Additional specialties via Health Sciences North and CritiCall Ontario
Description of Duties
On-call Hospitalist Coverage:
Friday 08:00 to the following Friday 08:00
Ward, Special Care Unit (SCU), and Hospice patients
Surgical Assist (optional):
Friday 08:00 to Friday 08:00 for non-elective surgeries
Continuing Care Unit Coverage:
Friday 17:00 to Monday 08:00
Covered by local family physicians during the week
Admissions:
Hospitalists cover admissions from 08:00–17:00
Evening admissions typically covered by the on-call Emergency Physician
Patient Volumes:
10–20 admissions per week
Typical census: 25–28 patients (10–15 generally ALC)
SCU acuity ranges from telemetry to mechanical ventilation
Intubated patients are stabilized and transferred to Health Sciences North (Sudbury)
Remuneration
Weekly stipend: $6,000
Daily honorarium: $322.45
Fee-for-service billing, including E-codes
Typical total weekly earnings: $5,000 – $9,000 (in addition to stipend)
For more information, please contact Nicole Hachez at nhachez@senhosp.ca
