Lecturer/ Assistant / Associate Professor - Academic Physiatrist Neuro Rehab

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic health sciences centre is seeking a qualified academic Physiatrist for a position focused on clinical care and research. The role involves providing PM&R care in a dynamic environment, with requirements including an MD degree and eligibility for certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Applicants should demonstrate clinical excellence and a commitment to teaching and quality improvement. The position offers competitive remuneration and engages in important health-related education.

Benefits

Access to clinical billings and benefits

Participation in group medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Eligible for full-time clinical academic appointment at the University of Toronto.
• Experience in outpatient and inpatient care focusing on neurological rehabilitation patients.
• Participation in teaching programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM&R care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Support teaching, quality, and innovation.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Clinical excellence in PM&R

Advanced training in teaching

Quality improvement

Spasticity management

Education

MD degree

Eligibility for certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Job description

Date Posted: 01/29/2025
Closing Date: 10/31/2025, 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 Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are seeking a qualified academic Physiatrist for a position as a Clinician Teacher or Clinician in Quality and Innovation. The candidate must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the University of Toronto. The position is expected to be 75% clinical and 25% research, teaching, quality improvement, and administrative duties. The start date is early 2026, negotiable to the candidate's needs.

Clinical duties include providing PM&R care in outpatient and inpatient settings at Sunnybrook Bayview campuses, focusing on neurological rehabilitation patients such as those with ALS and Stroke. Expertise in spasticity management and bracing is an asset. Outpatient clinics in other areas of Physiatry may be available based on the applicant's skills and interests.

The candidate should hold an MD degree, be eligible for certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

The candidate must demonstrate clinical excellence in PM&R, with advanced training in teaching, education, quality improvement, or patient safety. The role involves supporting teaching, quality, and innovation across inpatient and outpatient settings at Sunnybrook. Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs of the University of Toronto is expected.

The candidate will report to the Division Head of PM&R at Sunnybrook. 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, and may participate in group medical, dental, and life insurance plans.

Applications are accepted until October 31, 2025. Please submit a one-page letter of interest (including a statement on commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion), a CV, and contact details of three referees to:

Amanda Mayo, Division Head of PM&R
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – St. Johns’ Rehab
285 Cummer Ave, Toronto ON, M2M 2G1
Or by email: [e-mail]

Note: This ad is posted only on the U of T hospital job board. Applications via the 'Apply Now' button will not be considered.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is a leading academic health sciences centre in Toronto, specializing in trauma, emergency, brain sciences, heart and stroke, maternal-fetal, and musculoskeletal care. Both SHSC and the University of Toronto are among Canada's top 100 employers.

The Department of Medicine offers excellent opportunities for clinical care, education, and research, with protected time for scholarly activities. For more information, visit http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/ and http://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=dept-med-home.