Cardiologist (Oshawa)

CARDIOLOGIST – LAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWA

Full-Time/Associate Appointment Opportunities

Lakeridge Health | Oshawa | Durham Region, Ontario

Design your practice. Build something meaningful. Shape the future of care.

Lakeridge Health is seeking a Cardiologist to join our growing, high-impact team at our Oshawa site. This is an opportunity to build a meaningful clinical practice within a large, multi-site hospital system while contributing to medical education, system improvement, and the evolution of a community-based academic health system grounded in high-quality, equitable care.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will participate in a broad range of clinical activities, including:

• Acute Cardiac Unit (ACU)
• Cardiology consultation service
• Cardiac diagnostics and imaging, including transthoracic echocardiography
• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and nuclear cardiology, depending on the candidate’s expertise
• Heart Function Clinic
• Cardiac device program, including pacemaker implantation and device clinic follow-up for appropriately trained physicians

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Cardiology program with a broad clinical scope, opportunities for academic involvement, and a growing regional patient population.

Lakeridge Oshawa site is located approximately 30 minutes east of Toronto, offering the flexibility to live locally in Durham Region or in Toronto while maintaining a convenient commute.

Why Join Lakeridge Health

At Lakeridge Health, physicians have the opportunity to build rewarding careers within a collaborative, community academic health system that is shaping the future of healthcare in one of Canada's fastest-growing regions. We are committed to supporting physician wellness, professional growth, leadership development, innovation, and excellence in patient care.

To learn more about physician life at Lakeridge Health, including our culture, practice environment, leadership opportunities, academic partnerships, and community impact, please visit our Where Physicians Build What's Next webpage: https://www.lh.ca/careers-volunteering/where-physicians-build-whats-next/

Qualifications

Required

• Hold, or be eligible for, independent licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Be certified, or eligible for certification, in Cardiology by Royal College of Physicians in Canada
• Be eligible for hospital privileges at Lakeridge Health
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred, and equitable care
• Work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment

Preferred / Assets

• Interest or experience in medical education, quality improvement or program development.

·         Expertise in heart failure and/or cardiac imaging, and/or Level III echocardiography certification would be an asset. However, all qualified Cardiologists are encouraged to apply, including those with other areas of clinical expertise.

Compensation and Appointment

• Appointment type: Associate / Permanent
• Compensation model: OHIP /stipend
• Start date: To be determined
• Deadline to apply: October 25, 2026

To Apply

·         Interested and qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees (including your current Chief or Program Director), to:

Dr. Sherali Rahim, Division Head Cardiology at mdcv@lh.ca

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA)

Lakeridge Health is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and accessible environment for patients, families, learners, physicians, and team members, grounded in our belief that I Belong.

We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and appointment process in accordance with applicable legislation.