Family Medicine Inpatient Physician – Prince Edward Island Health PEI is seeking Family Medicine Physicians to provide hospital based inpatient care in a collaborative rural setting.

Family Medicine Physicians in the province of Prince Edward Island are providing full-scope family medicine. They work collaboratively with teams of skilled allied health professionals, with the support of a provincial Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Come to work, live and play on Prince Edward Island. Our physicians want to talk to you about available opportunities. Please reach out by email: physicianrecruiter@gov.pe.ca

Practice Settings

1. Western Hospital (WH) in Alberton is a rural acute care facility featuring:

• 23 inpatient beds (23 medical, which includes 2 palliative inpatient rooms) with the ability to flex to 25-27 for short durations
• A 12‑hour Emergency Department
• Access to diagnostic imaging, laboratory, ultrasound and electronic health records
• Referral pathways:
  • CT and Ultrasound: Prince County Hospital
  • MRI: Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  • Trauma and high acuity cases: Queen Elizabeth Hospital

2. Community Hospital O’Leary (CHO) is a rural inpatient care facility in the community of O’Leary featuring:

• 15 inpatient beds (11 acute care and 4 designated provincial palliative beds).
• 4 provincially designated palliative care beds, supported by a robust and knowledgeable team at the local and Provincial level.
• Access to laboratory and X-Ray services.

Work Life Balance

Health PEI is committed to supporting physician wellness and sustainable rural practice. This role offers a predictable alternating week inpatient schedule, allowing for meaningful time away from work to rest, travel, or focus on personal and family priorities.

• Clearly defined on-service and off-service weeks help support balance and continuity
  Rural practice offers short commute times, strong community connections, and access to nature, recreation, and coastal living
• 7 days on rotation alternating with 7 days off rotation, rotating between the two community-based facilities of Western Hospital and Community Hospital O’Leary
• Work hours 8AM – 4PM, with the requirement of overnight call. Physicians on-call will be paid an on-call stipend, eligible for a premium on weekends and holidays as per the Physician Services Agreement.
  Prince Edward Island’s pace of life, affordability, and proximity to beaches, trails, and cultural amenities make it an ideal location for physicians seeking a balanced and fulfilling career.

Work Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding on all inpatients at CHO; acute and palliative patient rounding daily, and Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patient rounding weekly or more frequently as required
• Inpatient rounding on up to 17 inpatients at WH (with a maximum of 15 acute), along with NP collaboration for the care of ALC and transitional care patients; acute and palliative patient rounding daily, and ALC patient rounding weekly or more frequently as required
• Completion of electronic admission documentation, daily progress notes, CERNER order entry, discharge documentation and appropriate handover documentation / communication
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high quality, team-based care, including engagement with weekly team discharge rounds
  • available in house or by phone/pager throughout the shift – respond to call/page within 10 minutes of receiving
  • when on call be able to respond in-person within 20 minutes
  • provide handover to incoming on-call hospital physician
• Participation in overnight call rotation

Incentives

• Return-in-Service Incentive and eligible Moving Expense reimbursements are available.
• Teaching opportunities with medical learners and residents (faculty appointment available through affiliated universities).
• Hospital based electronic health records.
• Opportunity for premiums for on-call stipends and inpatient visits on holidays and weekends in accordance with the Preamble to the Tariff of Fees.
• Opportunity for Rural Hospital On-Call Retainer Incentive payment in accordance with the Physician Services Agreement.

Certifications and Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be:
  • Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island
  • Certified or eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada
  • Hold LMCC or MCCQE Part I
  • Have ACLS certification
  • Members of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
  • Eligible for appointment and privileging with Health PEI
  • Preferably have 1–2 years of clinical experience in Canada

Atlantic Registry

Physicians registered in PEI, NB, NS, or NL may qualify for multi‑province licensure through the Atlantic Registry.

About Health PEI

Health PEI is the provincial health authority responsible for delivering publicly funded health services across Prince Edward Island, with head offices in Charlottetown.