Physician Recruitment
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a 213-bed community hospital in Ontario offering rewarding careers for medical learners, residents, and practicing physicians. Located just 90 minutes north of Toronto, OSMH provides the clinical depth of a regional centre with the collegial culture and lifestyle benefits of community-based practice.
Physician Careers & Medical Education
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is a 213-bed community hospital in Ontario offering rewarding careers for medical learners, residents, and practicing physicians. Located just 90 minutes north of Toronto, OSMH provides the clinical depth of a regional centre with the collegial culture and lifestyle benefits of community-based practice.
Whether you are exploring medical electives, residency training, locum work, or long-term physician careers, OSMH offers a supportive, well-resourced environment to grow your practice and make a meaningful impact.
Why Work at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital?
A Leading Community Hospital in Ontario
OSMH delivers high-quality acute and specialized care to Orillia and the surrounding region. Physicians choose OSMH for its strong specialist support, diagnostics, and collaborative medical staff culture.
Key benefits include:
- 213 acute and specialized care beds
- Broad scope of practice with specialty backup
- High clinical autonomy with collaborative teams
- Teaching and mentorship opportunities
- Flexible practice models and scheduling options
- Excellent work-life balance in a four-season community
Seeking Emergency Physicians to Join our Team!
Physician Career Opportunities at OSMH
We recruit physicians at all career stages, including new graduates, experienced clinicians, and those seeking locum opportunities.
Current Areas of Recruitment
- Emergency Medicine
- Hospitalist Medicine
- General Internal Medicine
- Geriatrician
- Anesthesia
- Urology (locum)
- Paediatrician (locum)
- Family Medicine Obstetrics (FMOB)
- Family Physicians
Opportunities may vary throughout the year. Physicians are encouraged to connect early to discuss upcoming needs!
Specialist Support & Clinical Programs
Physicians at OSMH practice with access to a comprehensive range of on-site and consultative specialty services.
On-Site and Regional Specialist Support
- General Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Respirology
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatrics
- Psychiatry
- Cardiac Care Clinic
- Regional Dialysis Program
Emergency Department
The Emergency Department provides a well-supported and dynamic clinical environment.
Emergency Department Details
- 12 acute care beds
- 4 resuscitation beds
- 12 minor treatment beds
- 60,000 visits annually; 140-150 visits per day
Physicians benefit from timely specialty consults, hospitalist support, and opportunities for skills expansion and mentorship. Emergency Physicians at OSMH are compensated by Alternate Funding Agreement (AFA).
What is an AFA?
This is a renumeration agreement with the Ministry of Health. This is a set amount of funding based on hospital volume, patient acuity and coverage needs. These arrangements are designed to provide income stability for physicians. In addition, emergency physicians can bill Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for Fee-For-Service (FFS).
Scheduling Structure
- 7 shifts per day, with someone new coming on every 2 hours
- Each shift is 7.5 hours in length
- Night shift is solo physician coverage from 11:00pm-7:00am
- Emergency physicians do the hospital admissions. Once patients are admitted, Hospitalists are the Most Responsible Person (MRP)
Intensive Care & Mental Health Services
Critical Care Support
- 10-bed Specialist-Supported Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Critical Care Response Team (CCRT) – nurse led team
Inpatient Mental Health Services
- Schedule 1 Psychiatric Facility
- 25 inpatient mental health beds
- 4 extra-care beds for higher-acuity psychiatric care
Obstetrical & Newborn Services
OSMH plays a key role in regional maternal and newborn care, offering strong interdisciplinary support.
- Level 2C Obstetrical Centre
- Level 2 Nursery
- Collaborative obstetrical care involving family physicians, anesthesia, pediatrics, and nursing teams
These services support physicians with an interest in low-risk obstetrics and comprehensive family medicine.
Diagnostic Imaging & Investigation Modalities
OSMH offers comprehensive diagnostic services to support efficient, high-quality patient care.
Diagnostic & Investigation Services
• Full Laboratory Services
• MRI
• CT
• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Nuclear Medicine
• Interventional Radiology (IR)
Professional Development
Simulation Lab Learning Opportunities
OSMH is committed to professional development and providing a learning experience that closely aligns with the clinical settings. The newly renovated Simulation Lab replicates a patient room and offers state of the art equipment including a variety of high-fidelity mannequins and video recording options. The adjacent classroom hosts the Simulation Command Centre where training sessions can be viewed in real-time or view previously recorded sessions on the large screen television. The Simulation Lab is a safe learning environment where Healthcare Providers can practice new skills and manage crises. Improving patient safety and experience with “hands on” education with a wide variety of simulation equipment that can recreate patient care in any area of the hospital.
Benefits of Practicing in a 213-Bed Community Hospital
• Broad clinical exposure with continuity of care
• Faster access to diagnostics and specialist consultation
• Strong physician leadership and engagement
• Opportunities to influence program development
• Reduced administrative burden compared to large urban centres
• High physician retention and collegial culture
Living and Working in Orillia, Ontario
Orillia offers an exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families:
• Affordable housing compared to major urban centres
• Access to lakes, trails, skiing, cycling, and boating
• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
• Easy access to Toronto and Pearson International Airport
Medical Learner & Residency Training Opportunities
OSMH is committed to training the next generation of physicians and offers an excellent learning environment within a community hospital setting.
The Family Medicine Teaching Unit (FMTU) is an academic primary care health clinic affiliated with Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital (OSMH), the University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, the Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT) and the Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT).
Opportunities for Medical Learners
- Medical student electives
- Family medicine residency training
- Community-based rotations
- Mentorship and teaching opportunities
- Exposure to a broad, hands-on scope of practice
Learners benefit from direct access to preceptors and strong interprofessional collaboration.
Contact Physician Recruitment at OSMH
Whether you are a medical learner exploring training opportunities or a physician seeking a long-term career or locum work, we invite you to connect.
Start your physician career at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.