Geriatrician

Geriatrician Opportunity at Bluewater Health (Full-Time, Sarnia Ontario)

Bluewater Health is expanding its Specialized Geriatric Service and is seeking a Geriatrician to join the team in Sarnia, Ontario . The program currently includes one geriatrician and a nurse practitioner and provides specialized care for older adults across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

This role offers the opportunity to practise comprehensive geriatric medicine in a collaborative hospital environment while contributing to an expanding service that supports the health needs of seniors throughout Sarnia–Lambton.

Geriatric medicine program at Bluewater Health

The Specialized Geriatric Service at Bluewater Health works closely with hospital and community partners to support older adults with complex medical needs.

Position highlights and compensation include:

• Affiliation with the London Regional Geriatric Program
• Consultations for both hospitalized patients and outpatients
• No expected night or weekend call
• Remuneration through a combination of Ministry of Health Alternate Payment Plan (APP) and Fee-for-Service billing
• Attractive relocation and signing incentives
• Supportive and collegial team committed to workload balance and physician well-being
• Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with certification in Geriatric Medicine , or equivalent
• Eligibility for an independent licence with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• Commitment to service excellence with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Interest in training medical students and residents

About Bluewater Health

Bluewater Health is a 300-bed regional hospital serving Sarnia and Petrolia. With modern, state-of-the-art facilities, it is an award-winning organization accredited with Exemplary Standing and recognized by Newsweek as one of Canada’s best hospitals .

Clinical services and resources include:

• Comprehensive diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI, ERCP, advanced echocardiography, and ultrasound
• Two fully staffed, 24-hour, high-volume Emergency Departments
• 27-bed inpatient Schedule 1 Psychiatric Unit with a dedicated Emergency Department crisis nurse
• Nine state-of-the‑art operating rooms and three endoscopy suites
• A full obstetrics program supporting more than 1,000 births annually
• A 14-bed closed Critical Care Unit with acute dialysis services (CRRT)
• Full complement of specialists available 24/7 (excluding neurosurgery)
• Broad specialty access including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, OB/Gyn, ENT, Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Psychiatry
• UGME and PGME teaching site for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry , including core clerkship, Family Medicine residency training, and Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine electives
• A collegial and collaborative Medical and Professional Staff community

Bluewater Health remains committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and innovative care to the people it serves.

Bluewater Health is guided by its purpose: Health through partnership. Caring with kindness. The organization’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity commitment aspires to create a hospital community where everyone can say “I Belong.”

Physicians describe Bluewater Health as a supportive, collaborative, and professionally rewarding place to practise.

Sarnia, Ontario is a welcoming, family‑friendly community located on the shores of Lake Huron at the Michigan border. The city offers an exceptional quality of life with warm summers, beautiful waterfront living, affordable housing, strong schools, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Its vibrant arts and culture scene, extensive trail systems, and easy access to major Canadian and U.S. urban centres make Sarnia an appealing place to live, work, and explore.