Health PEI is seeking full-time permanent general psychiatrists to provide the full scope of psychiatric services to the Provincial Department of Psychiatry.

Additionally, psychiatrists with an interest or fellowship in the following areas would be considered an asset:

Outpatient Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Addictions
Emergency Department – Consultant Liaison
Inpatient Psychiatry
FACT team

Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams operate across the province, providing vital support to individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, often with concurrent issues. The FACT teams offer intensive, multidisciplinary case management, treatment, and outreach services in the community and include nurses, case managers, addiction specialists, peer support specialists, and other mental health professionals.

Job Duties

The Physician will provide a clinic-based practice, to provide psychiatry consultative services to residents and visitors of Prince Edward Island.
The Physician will act as a consultant inPsychiatryto other physicians and primary care providers in Prince Edward Island.  The Physician will work collaboratively with other health care workers such as other Specialists and Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, etc. to plan and deliver competent health services.
The Physician will perform non-clinical duties as assigned by the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer including quality improvement committees.
The Physician is required to participate equitably in an on-call schedule, based on a full-time equivalent, with individual commitment to be not more frequently than averaging 1 in 3 call schedule (122 days/year). The Physician shall cooperate in the development of an on-call/vacation schedule. While providing on-call coverage psychiatrist will be required to provide hospital inpatient coverage.
The Physician will participate in teaching activities, as required, to other professionals, including clinical and non-clinical learners.

Remuneration

Health PEI offers multiple payment modality options:

Fee-for-Service – Under this model, physicians are compensated for each service provided, in accordance with the Tariff of Fees outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. This model offers maximum flexibility in terms of scheduling, service volume, and practice style.
Physicians typically operate through a professional corporation, which may offer tax advantages. Most physicians are responsible for overhead costs, which average around 25% of total billings. While this model does not include paid employment benefits, physicians have access to negotiated benefits through the Physician Services Agreement.

Salary – Physicians employed under the salaried model enter into an employee-employer relationship with Health PEI. This model includes a defined schedule, assigned duties, and a comprehensive suite of employment benefits such as:Health and dental coverage
Paid vacation and sick leave
Life insurance
RRSP matching
Compensation: $193.44 per hour (equivalent to $377,208 annually for a 1.0 FTE)

Contract-for-Service – Physicians working under a Contract for Service are compensated hourly, as outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. While this model does not include traditional employment benefits (e.g., paid vacation, health and dental, RRSP matching), it does provide access to negotiated benefits such as parental leave. The hourly rate includes an additional amount in lieu of benefits. This model may offer tax advantages for physicians who choose to incorporate.
Compensation: $232 per hour (equivalent to $400,200 annually for a 1.0 FTE)

Hours of Work

Full-time hours for a salaried physician is defined as 37.5 hours per week; 1950 hours per year;
Full-time contract-for-service hours is based on a maximum of 1,725 hours per year;
On-call coverage as required.

Incentives

Qualified and licensable candidates may be eligible for a return in service grant of up to $100,000 with a 3 year commitment to Health PEI pro-rated to the FTE.
Eligible moving expense reimbursement of up to $10,000 is available;
Opportunity to teach Medical Learners and Residents with faculty appointment at affiliated universities;
Access to hospital-based electronic patient record system with lab and x-ray reports from office; and
Other incentives as per the Physician Services Agreement.

Certifications and Eligibility Requirements

FRCPC or eligibility for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification.
Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island
Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging
Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
Work experience preferable with at least 1-2 years of clinical experience working in Canada.
Atlantic Registry

As of May 1, 2023, physicians whose primary practice is in Atlantic Canada (and hold a general registration in either PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador) may be eligible to obtain registration to practice in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces via the Atlantic Registry. For more information or to opt-in to the Atlantic Registry, contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island today!