15 Oct
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BLUEWATER HEALTH
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Sarnia
15 Oct
BLUEWATER HEALTH
Sarnia
Geriatrician Opportunity at Bluewater Health (Full-Time, Sarnia Ontario)
Bluewater Health is expanding itsSpecialized Geriatric Service and is seeking aGeriatrician to join the team inSarnia, Ontario . The program currently includes one geriatrician and a nurse practitioner and provides specialized care for older adults across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
This role offers the opportunity to practise comprehensivegeriatric medicine in a collaborative hospital environment while contributing to an expanding service that supports the health needs of seniors throughout Sarnia–Lambton.
Geriatric medicine program at Bluewater Health
The Specialized Geriatric Service at Bluewater Health works closely with hospital and community partners to support older adults with complex medical needs.
Position highlights and compensation include:
- Affiliation with theLondon Regional Geriatric Program
- Consultations for both hospitalized patients and outpatients
- No expected night or weekend call
- Remuneration through a combination ofMinistry of Health Alternate Payment Plan (APP) and Fee-for-Service billing
- Attractive relocation and signing incentives
- Supportive and collegial team committed to workload balance and physician well-being
- Eligibility for aclinical faculty appointment with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications:
- Fellowship with theRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with certification in Geriatric Medicine , or equivalent
- Eligibility for an independent licence with theCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
- Commitment to service excellence with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Interest in training medical students and residents
About Bluewater Health
Bluewater Health is a300-bed regional hospital serving Sarnia and Petrolia. With modern, state-of-the-art facilities,
it is an award-winning organization accredited withExemplary Standing and recognized by Newsweek as one ofCanada’s best hospitals .
Clinical services and resources include:
- Comprehensive diagnostic imaging includingCT, MRI, ERCP, advanced echocardiography, and ultrasound
- Two fully staffed, 24-hour, high-volume Emergency Departments
- 27-bed inpatientSchedule 1 Psychiatric Unit with a dedicated Emergency Department crisis nurse
- Nine state-of-the‑art operating rooms and three endoscopy suites
- A full obstetrics program supporting more than1,000 births annually
- A14-bed closed Critical Care Unit with acute dialysis services (CRRT)
- Full complement of specialists available 24/7 (excluding neurosurgery)
- Broad specialty access includingGeneral Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, OB/Gyn, ENT, Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Psychiatry
- UGME and PGME teaching site for theSchulich School of Medicine & Dentistry , including core clerkship, Family Medicine residency training, and Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine electives
- A collegial and collaborative Medical and Professional Staff community
Bluewater Health remains committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and innovative care to the people it serves.
Bluewater Health is guided by its purpose:Health through partnership. Caring with kindness. The organization’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity commitment aspires to create a hospital community where everyone can say “I Belong.”
Physicians describe Bluewater Health as a supportive, collaborative, and professionally rewarding place to practise.
Sarnia, Ontario is a welcoming, family‑friendly community located on the shores ofLake Huron at the Michigan border. The city offers an exceptional quality of life with warm summers, beautiful waterfront living, affordable housing, robust schools, and abundant outdoor recreation.
Its vibrant arts and culture scene, extensive trail systems, and easy access to major Canadian and U.S. urban centres make Sarnia an appealing place to live, work, and explore.
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📌 Geriatrician (Sarnia)
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