Lecturer / Assistant / Associate Professor - Academic Physiatrist Neuro Rehab

InsideHigherEd; Ontario; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Academic Physiatrist to join their dynamic team. This full-time position combines clinical duties with teaching responsibilities, focusing on neuro rehabilitation. The successful candidate will work in a leading trauma and emergency center, contributing to excellence in patient care and education. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about advancing physical medicine and rehabilitation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Access to Clinical Billings

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD degree and be eligible for PM&R certification.
• Experience in Neuro Rehab care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient PM&R care for Neuro rehab patients.
• Engage in teaching and quality innovation activities.

Skills

Clinical Medicine

Neuro Rehabilitation

Spasticity Management

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Education

MD degree

Certification in PM&R

Job description

Date Posted : 01 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : 06 / 30 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Job Category : Faculty - Clinical

Faculty / Division : Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department : Dept of Medicine

Hospital Affiliation : Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) invite applications for an Academic Physiatrist. This full-time role offers an academic appointment at the University of Toronto as a Clinician Teacher (CT) or Clinician in Quality and Innovation (CQI), at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant, or Associate Professor. The position involves approximately 80% clinical duties and 20% teaching for CT, or 80% clinical and 20% in Quality and Innovation for CQI. The expected start date is July 1, 2025, or another mutually agreed date.

We seek a physician committed to excellence in PM&R, with an interest in Neuro Rehab care. Responsibilities include outpatient and inpatient PM&R care at Sunnybrook Bayview campus for Neuro rehab patients, including ALS and Stroke cases. Expertise in spasticity management and experience with multidisciplinary teams are assets. Proficiency in English is required.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic PM&R program with faculty at SHSC. Sunnybrook is a leader in trauma, emergency, brain sciences, heart and stroke, and musculoskeletal care. The Division of PM&R at the University of Toronto is robust, with over 80 faculty members and 20 residents across the Greater Toronto Area.

Applicants must hold an MD degree, be eligible for certification in PM&R by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and be eligible for medical licensure in Ontario.

Remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience. The candidate will be eligible for membership in the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association, with access to clinical billings and benefits, including group medical, dental, and life insurance plans.

Applications are accepted until June 30, 2025. Please submit:

• a letter of interest, including a statement on commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion,
• your curriculum vitae,
• and contact information for three referees.

Applications should be sent directly to the contact provided; the 'Apply Now' button on the webpage will not be considered.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is an academic health sciences centre in Toronto, renowned for trauma, emergency, brain sciences, and more. Both SHSC and the University of Toronto are among Canada's top employers.

The Department of Medicine emphasizes excellence in clinical care, education, and research, offering opportunities for scholarly activities and career development.

For more information, visit the Department of Medicine at http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca and the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine at http://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=dept-med-home.

Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

Diversity and Accessibility Statements

The University of Toronto values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and diverse sexual and gender identities. We are committed to equitable, inclusive recruitment and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the process.