Neurologist, Department of Medicine

Canadian Medical Association; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a full-time Adult Neurologist with fellowship training in epilepsy in Saskatoon. This role involves working with a dedicated team, participating in a cutting-edge seizure investigation unit, and engaging with residents and students. The position emphasizes collaborative care and teaching responsibilities in a highly specialized environment.

Qualifications

• Royal College certification required.
• Fellowship training in epilepsy essential.
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Join 23 Neurologists sharing call and consultation duties.
• Participate in staffing a state-of-the-art seizure investigation unit.
• Engage in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Skills

EEG interpretation

Epilepsy expertise

Teaching

Education

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Neurology

Fellowship training in epilepsy

Job description

Saskatchewan Health Authority – Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology is inviting applications for a full-time Adult Neurologist with fellowship training and expertise in epilepsy.

The successful candidate will join a committed group of 23 Neurologists who share on-call and consultation duties on an equitable basis. Their research interests include stroke, movement disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular diseases, and dementia. The Royal University Hospital has a dedicated neurosciences ward, rapid CT scanners, 2 onsite MRI, electrophysiology, and telehealth on site.

We have recently opened a state-of-the-art seizure investigation unit with 4 fully monitored beds, which is fully operational. The successful candidate will participate in the staffing rotation of this unit. The unit is additionally staffed with highly skilled and dedicated EEG technologists who share call duties and have experience in intraoperative monitoring, stimulation, and surgical cases. We have recently acquired funding for a state-of-the-art surgical robot to optimize rapid and accurate electrode placement, and are welcoming back one of our locally trained neurosurgery residents to enhance the surgical epilepsy program. The epilepsy program is staffed with a dedicated coordinator, a nurse practitioner, and a neuropsychologist, in addition to 3 neurophysiologists. There are weekly epilepsy rounds that are well attended by staff and residents.

The Neurology training program has been fully subscribed for decades and all Neurologists are involved in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Residents from other specialties rotate through the Neurology service.

Compensation details : Fee for Service or contract as negotiated

Benefits : Benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate

Location of practice : Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Qualifications / Requirements of the position : Candidates in consideration will hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Neurology and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. Also, CSCN or equivalent licensing for EEG interpretation and fellowship training in epilepsy is required.

• Saskatoon Community Information

To Apply :

SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.