Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

ABOUT NLHS
NL Health Services offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. NL Health Services prides ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

ABOUT CENTRAL ZONE
Central Zone is the second largest health zone in Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, serving approximately 90,000 people (17 per cent of the province’s population) living in 176 communities. With a geographical area encompassing more than half the total land mass of the island, the Central region extends from Charlottetown in the east, Fogo Island in the north, Harbour Breton in the south, to Baie Verte in the west. Central Zone provides a variety of primary, secondary, long-term care, community health, and other enhanced secondary services.

James Paton Memorial Hospital (JPMRHC) is seeking a part-time Orthopedic Surgeon to join a collegial and well-established orthopedic service providing comprehensive care to the population of Central Newfoundland. This position offers a broad clinical scope, meaningful professional autonomy, and opportunities for service development within a supportive regional hospital environment.

JPMRHC is a regional referral center serving Central Newfoundland, offering orthopedic surgeons a broad, high-impact practice with strong institutional support and opportunities for leadership and service development.

Surgeons benefit from a well-balanced elective and trauma practice, good access to operating room time, diagnostics, and allied health services, and a collegial, surgeon-led environment with the ability to help shape clinical pathways and future program growth. The Orthopedic Department has identified interest in exploring the introduction of robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery, subject to institutional planning and approval, providing motivated surgeons the opportunity to participate in innovation and program evolution.

Gander offers an excellent quality of life with short commutes, affordable housing, and strong schools, alongside year-round access to Newfoundland and Labrador’s outdoor lifestyle. This position is ideal for surgeons seeking clinical breadth, professional autonomy, and a sustainable work–life balance within a welcoming community. Visit the following web site for information on the Community of Gander: Home | Town of Gander

DUTIES (Included but not limited to)

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions
• Perform elective and emergency orthopedic procedures consistent with training and scope of practice
• Deliver high-quality pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care
• Interpret and apply diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI) and relevant investigations to guide clinical decision-making
• Collaborate closely with anesthesiology, rehabilitation services, nursing, and multidisciplinary medical teams
• Participate in shared on-call coverage for orthopedic trauma and urgent consultations, as applicable
• Ensure care delivery aligns with evidence-based practice, patient safety standards, and quality improvement initiatives

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

• General adult orthopedic surgery
• Trauma and fracture management
• Joint preservation and/or reconstructive procedures
• Opportunity to shape and expand service offerings based on individual expertise and community need

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD from an accredited medical school
• Fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Surgery, if applicable
• Royal College certification (FRCSC) in Orthopedic Surgery, or Board-eligible
• Eligible for Full or Provisional (non-restricted) licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL)
• Satisfy credentialing requirements of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

HOURS OF WORK
To be determined

REMUNERATION
Alternate Payment Plan Model (currently under review). Alternate Payment Plan (APP) is a physician remuneration model in which compensation is not primarily based on fee-for-service billings. Instead, physicians are paid through a contractual arrangement that provides predictable income in exchange for the delivery of defined clinical and non-clinical services.

AVALIABLE INCENTIVES
Physician Signing Bonus $150,000
Come Home Incentive - $100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)
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RECRUITER CONTACT
For specific inquiries please contact Cassandra Hodder ([email protected])

A CV, supporting documentation and the names of three references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined in this job posting will not be considered.

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. NLHS hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. We thank everyone for their interest. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.