About the Job

Job Title: Pediatrician
Location: Cornwall, Ontario
Employment/Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Compensation: Fee-for-Service (OHIP) + On-Call Stipend (HOCC) 

BUILD YOUR LEGACY WHERE COMPASSION MEETS PRECISION. Are you a Paediatrician seeking a practice where professional autonomy is balanced with a profound community impact? At Cornwall, they believe healthcare is about people—not just the patients they serve, but the dedicated experts who care for them. Join a team that values your growth, supports your wellbeing, and helps you build a fulfilling home in the heart of Eastern Ontario.

THE OPPORTUNITY. Cornwall is looking for a dedicated Paediatrician to join their integrated Women’s and Children’s Health Services department. As a key member of their medical team, you will provide essential care for newborns, children, and teenagers in a facility that handled nearly 600 births last year. You will manage a diverse clinical load, from healthy newborns to emergency consultations, while benefiting from a strong referral partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa for complex paediatric management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

  • Provide high-quality paediatric care and 24/7 on-call coverage for the Women’s and Children’s Health unit.
  • Manage paediatric inpatients and healthy newborns with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care.
  • Attend deliveries upon request and provide specialist consultations for the Emergency Department.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to uphold the hospital’s ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement).
  • Utilize the hospital’s HIMSS Stage 6 Electronic Health Record system to ensure seamless patient data management and safety.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE (COMPETENCIES). 

Licensure: Hold or be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). 

Specialization: Fellowship in Paediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) or equivalent recognized specialty certification, (UK CCT, or American Board Certification). 

Clinical Skills: Demonstrated expertise in neonatal management, paediatric acute care, and emergency consultation. 

Teamwork: A collaborative approach to care and a commitment to professional accountability and patient safety.

DISCOVER CORNWALL: A STRATEGIC REGIONAL HUB. Cornwall offers a rare combination of small-town charm and big-city convenience on the scenic St. Lawrence River. Ranked among Canada’s most affordable cities, it provides an exceptional quality of life with significantly lower housing costs than major urban centres, allowing for premium waterfront living. Strategically located just minutes from the U.S. border and within a one-hour drive of Ottawa and Montreal, Cornwall ensures unrivalled proximity to major metropolitan amenities. With a local VIA Rail station connecting to the Windsor-Quebec corridor and an extensive waterfront trail system for outdoor recreation, this thriving community of 50,000 is the ideal place to build both a career and a home.   

WHY APPLY? 

Modern Infrastructure: Practice in a state-of-the-art facility that achieved HIMSS Stage 6 for technology and Exemplary Standing for safety. 

Incentives: Access to the City of Cornwall’s Medical Relocation Program and other recruitment support. 

Strategic Location: Enjoy a high quality of life on the St. Lawrence River, just an hour from the cultural hubs of Ottawa and Montreal. 

Community Impact: Serve a diverse catchment area of 100,000 people, making a tangible difference in a growing community.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. 

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Alasdair today.

alasdairl@headmedical.com / 0131 357 1848

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