GENERAL SURGERY LOCUM Opportunities in Muskoka

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

Locums for the following initial weekends are currently available:

- February 26/27/28, 2027
- April 9/10/11, 2027

Note: If a different weekend works with your schedule, please let us know as we may be able to accommodate your request. Additionally, we can provide an elective endoscopy day either on the Friday or the Monday of whatever weekend is selected.

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
- 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 6

Sometimes you are expected to take calls for your inpatients outside of these call days, but we are working toward a more shared approach to covering surgical inpatients that will reduce future call burden

We are pleased to offer:

- Travel expenses to and from Bracebridge for locum physicians
- Accommodation reimbursement 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:

- South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge

Both hospital sites are slated for new 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 Neurology Ophthalmology Radiology Urology Physiatry and Rehabilitation Medicine

We have excellent support from our regional centres at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. We also have many visiting specialists who come periodically (Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Outpatient Neurosurgery, etc.).

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.

Come Experience Muskoka

You May Discover Your Next Practice Home

Our physician recruiter would be pleased to arrange a hospital and community tour, allowing prospective physicians to meet members of the medical team, tour the hospital, explore the community, and experience what it is like to live and practice in Muskoka.

📌 GENERAL SURGERY LOCUM Opportunities in Muskoka (Bracebridge)
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