GENERAL SURGERY LOCUM OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSKOKA

South Muskoka Memorial Hospital | Bracebridge, Ontario

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is seeking General Surgery Locum Physicians to join our team beginning January 1, 2027, or thereafter.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience practicing General Surgery in beautiful Muskoka, work alongside a collaborative team of physicians and healthcare professionals, and explore the potential for a long-term or full-time practice opportunity.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking General Surgery locums to provide:

- General Surgery procedures
- Endoscopy
- On-call coverage
- Collaborative care with our surgical and medical teams

Locum coverage may also serve as an opportunity to explore a full-time General Surgery position, should there be a good fit between the physician, our team, and the Muskoka community.

Remuneration: Fee-for-Service + HOCC

On-Call: 1-in-3

Locum Incentives

We are pleased to offer:

- Travel expenses to and from Bracebridge for locum physicians
- Accommodation reimbursement of up to $200 per day
- Opportunity to explore a full-time General Surgery practice in Muskoka
- Northern Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRRI) funding for eligible full-time physicians, with funding of more than $90,000

About the Hospital

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site healthcare organization serving the communities of Muskoka and surrounding areas. MAHC includes:

- Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in Huntsville
- South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge

Both hospital sites are slated for recent hospital builds in the coming years, making this an exciting time to join healthcare in Muskoka and be part of the future of rural healthcare delivery.





Our medical staff includes General Practitioners and specialists in:

Internal Medicine General Surgery Gastroenterology Neurology Ophthalmology Radiology Urology

Our physicians work within a collaborative environment focused on providing high-quality care to patients throughout the region.

Many of our physicians are involved in academic medicine with clinical teaching of Residents and Clerks through the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and research through the NOSM Local Education Group.

About Bracebridge & Muskoka

Located approximately two hours north of Toronto, Bracebridge offers an exceptional combination of professional opportunity and quality of life.

Situated in the heart of Muskoka, Bracebridge is surrounded by pristine lakes, majestic forests, rocky shorelines, and vibrant natural beauty. The community was built around a spectacular waterfall on the Muskoka River in the heart of downtown and is well known for its waterfalls, hiking and cycling trails, recreational opportunities, and charming downtown.

Bracebridge celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2025, adding another milestone to this community’s rich history.

Muskoka’s motto says it best: “Once Experienced, Never Forgotten.”

Muskoka offers an exceptional four-season lifestyle with abundant opportunities for boating, hiking, cycling, skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, and other outdoor activities. The region also offers a vibrant calendar of arts, culture, festivals, and community events throughout the year.

And while Muskoka feels a world away, it remains conveniently accessible to the Greater Toronto Area and Toronto Pearson International Airport, approximately a two-hour drive away.

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