Lecturer/ Assistant / Associate Professor - Academic Physiatrist Neuro Rehab

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Academic Physiatrist to join their dynamic team. This full-time position emphasizes both clinical excellence and teaching, with a focus on Neuro Rehab care. The successful candidate will be part of a renowned academic program, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach in a leading hospital setting. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to equity and diversity, this role promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and advancing your career in a prestigious institution, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Group medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance benefits

Protected time for scholarly activities

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD degree and be eligible for PM&R certification.
• Proficient in English and experience in Neuro Rehab care.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM&R care in outpatient clinics and inpatient settings.
• Join a program focused on excellence in PM&R and education.

Skills

Clinical expertise in PM&R

Spasticity management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Neuro Rehab care

Education

MD degree

Certification in PM&R

Job description

Date Posted: 01/29/2025
Closing Date: 06/30/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 41416
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), Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) are inviting applications for the position of an Academic Physiatrist. This full-time appointment will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto with a position description as a Clinician Teacher (CT) or a Clinician in Quality and Innovation (CQI) at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant, or Associate Professor. It is expected that the position will be approximately 80% clinical and 20% teaching for a CT, or 80% clinical and 20% in Quality and Innovation for a CQI. Expected start date is July 1, 2025 or another mutually agreeable date thereafter.

We are seeking a physician who will foster excellence in PM&R with an interest in Neuro Rehab care. Clinical duties will include providing PM&R care in outpatient clinics and inpatient settings at the Sunnybrook Bayview campus (2075 Bayview Avenue, North York ON, M4N 3M5) for Neuro rehab patients including ALS and Stroke patients. Clinical expertise in spasticity management and experience in working with multidisciplinary teams is an asset. The candidate must be proficient in the English language.

The successful candidate will join the energetic program in PM&R with academically focused faculty members at SHSC. . Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is a world leader in trauma care, emergency and critical care, brain sciences, heart and stroke disorders, and musculoskeletal care. The Division of PM&R at the University of Toronto is a strong academic program with over 80 faculty members and 20 residents, and with programs extending across the Greater Toronto Area

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree and must have or be eligible for certification in PM&R by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; and have or be eligible for medical licensure in Ontario.

Estimated remuneration will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in the Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association through which clinical billings and benefits will be administered. The candidate will be able to participate in the department’s group medical, dental and life insurance benefit plans.

Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2025. Please forward: (i) a letter of interest, that includes a statement on how you have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in your academic and scholarly work (ii) your curriculum vitae and (iii) names and contact information of three (3) referees to:

Dr. Amanda Mayo, Chief, Rehabilitation Services

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

St. John's Rehab, S125

285 Cummer Ave.

Toronto, ON M2M 2G1

Email: [e-mail]

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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is an academic health sciences centre located in Toronto, Ontario. It is a world leader in trauma care, emergency and critical care, brain sciences, heart and stroke disorders, high-risk maternal and fetal care and musculoskeletal care. Both SHSC and the University of Toronto are among the top 100 employers in Canada.

The Department of Medicine is committed to excellence in clinical care, education and research. Department members have excellent opportunities for educational and research endeavors with protected time for scholarly activities to ensure rewarding, fulfilling career development.

For information about the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, please visit our website at http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/

The Department of Medicine’s academic position descriptions can be viewed on this webpage: http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/academic-position-descriptions/AcademicPositionDescriptions

For information about the Department of Medicine at Sunnybrook, please visit our website at http://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=dept-med-home