Rheumatologist
Competition #: VAC Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, Salaried/FFSLocation: Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, NL — Western Zone Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly + On-Call Obligations Salary: As per Memorandum of Agreementplus eligible candidates may qualify for up to CAD 250,000 in recruitment incentives Start Date: Available Immediately Closing Date: Open Until Filled
ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICES
We are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.
At NL Health Services, we believe that our people—employees, doctors and volunteers—make it a excellent place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.
If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY




NL Health Services–Western Zone invites applications for a full-time Rheumatologist within the Medicine Program at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL.
The Rheumatology Division offers a collegial atmosphere with clinical space and administrative support provided. On-call rotas are shared equitably among division members.
The successful candidate will join an enriched teaching environment affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Participation in the teaching of medical students and house staff is expected.
Western Memorial Regional Hospital is a newly constructed, state-of-the-art acute care facility that opened in June 2024. The hospital serves as a 164-bed regional referralcenter for Western Newfoundland, delivering a broad range of secondary and select tertiary services to a population of approximately 80,000 residents.
Work Environment
Corner Brook and the Western region offer an exceptional quality of life. Within minutes of Western Memorial Regional Hospital you have access to a golf course, hiking and biking trails, salmon fishing, and kayaking. In winter, world-class skiing is nearby—and in about an hour’s drive you are on the doorstep of the world-renowned Gros Morne National Park. Corner Brook also offers a thriving arts community and top-notch sporting and recreational facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution




Successful completion of a residency in Internal Medicine
Fellowship training in Rheumatology
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification in Rheumatology (or equivalent)
Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador ()
Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide comprehensive rheumatology services including assessment, diagnosis, and management of inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders
Deliver inpatient and outpatient rheumatology care
Participate in on-call coverage
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and allied health professionals
Supportperson-and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements
REMUNERATION
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador, commensurate with level of training and experience.
Available Incentives:
Eligible candidates may qualify for up to CAD 250,000 in recruitment incentives for a Return in Service Commitment, including:
Physician Signing Bonus — CAD 150,000
Come Home Incentive — CAD 100,000 (if eligibility criteria are met)
Relocation and immigration support Provincial incentives—incentives/#all-incentives
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