Practise Here. Play Here. Thrive Here.
Imagine practising medicine in a welcoming rural community, where you can make a meaningful difference while enjoying more time for yourself and the people who matter most.
Located in the heart of the UNESCO Rideau Canal region, the communities of Perth, Smiths Falls and surrounding area offer the perfect balance of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure and small-town connection. With the area’s natural beauty, vibrant local culture and convenient access to larger urban centres, this is a place where you can truly practise, play and thrive.
Practise Here.
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) is an accredited acute care organization located on two sites, proudly serving more than 75,000 people throughout the surrounding communities.
Our physicians work with an experienced, collaborative health-care team while providing a broad range of primary and secondary clinical services, including:
- Emergency care
- Diagnostic imaging
- Obstetrics
- General and specialty surgical services
- Dialysis
- Cancer care
- Laboratory services
- Infection prevention and control
With opportunities to practise across diverse programs and specialties, PSFDH provides the professional variety, collegiality and community connection many physicians are seeking.
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Play Here.
From waterfront trails and boating to local festivals, farmland, historic downtowns and year-round recreation, the area offers countless ways to enjoy life outside the hospital.
Thrive Here.
Here, you can build a fulfilling medical career without sacrificing the lifestyle you value. Enjoy shorter commutes, accessible communities, great schools and more opportunities to put down roots, connect with neighbours and make a lasting impact.
PSFDH is located only an hour from both Ottawa and Kingston, offering easy access to urban amenities whenever you want them:
Come discover what's possible.
Practise here. Play here. Thrive here. Explore physician opportunities at PSFDH and discover a community where your career, lifestyle and future can flourish.