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Emergency Locum Physician for Northwest Territories

MDSearch  •  Northwest Territories, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


MDSearch is recruiting ER physicians to join Inuvik Regional Hospital, a 51-bed facility with 12 acute care beds and the only hospital serving the Beaufort-Delta region.
The role consists of standard 12-hour shifts with no on-call requirements. Patient volume typically includes 25–30 in-person patients over a 24-hour period, in addition to approximately 5–15 community call patients within the same timeframe. Shifts are generally scheduled as 12 hours, with occasional 8-hour shifts, though these are rare.
Compensation:
Hourly rate (no fee for service).

Requirements:

  • CCFP (required)

  • ACLS

  • Vulnerable Sector Clearance

  • Comfortable working independently in a rural ER

  • Eligible for licensure in the Northwest Territories

  • CCFP-EM certification is not required


Benefits:


  • Travel and accommodations fully covered (meals not included)

  • Travel stipend up to $3,000 for locums travelling to Inuvik
    (for start dates up to March 31, based on travel time)

  • Locum blocks are typically
    1–2 weeks, with
    longer assignments available

Why the Northwest Territories?


Located above the 60th parallel, the Northwest Territories awaits with seemingly endless lakes and unmatched vistas. The opportunities available in our communities are perfect for the outdoors enthusiast looking for adventure, a healthy work/life balance, and an escape from the hustle of the big city.


Licensing & Credentialing:
Not licensed yet: NWT licensing and credentialing procedures takes 6 weeks to complete and is quite similar to other jurisdictions.
The initial licensing & registration fee in the NWT is $383.
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About MDSearch

MDSearch is Canada’s trusted healthcare recruitment partner, specializing in temporary and long-term recruitment of physicians, specialists, psychologists, and nurse practitioners across clinics, hospitals, and other platforms.

With over 20 years of international recruitment experience, we’ve built a vast network of medical professionals across Canada, the U.S., and globally.

We help physicians explore short and long term career options aligned with their personal and professional goals. Employers choose MDSearch for our results-driven process, flexible fee model, and commitment to long-term success.

Whether you’re hiring or exploring new opportunities, we’re here to support your journey—start to finish.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Collingwood, CA
Year Founded
2008
Website
mdsearch.ca
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