Neuromuscular Neurologist

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Halifax; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Nova Scotia seeks a full-time Neuromuscular Neurologist to provide comprehensive care, participate in teaching, and engage in research. The role requires FRCPC certification in Neurology and EMG certification. The successful candidate will have opportunities for a competitive salary and a rich quality of life in Halifax. Applications are accepted until August 24, 2025.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration and benefits package

Opportunities for self-generated research projects

Supportive and collegial work culture

Qualifications

• Must hold FRCPC (or equivalent) certification in Neurology.
• Must have EMG certification from the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists.
• Eligibility for specialty licensure in Nova Scotia is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide shared coverage of ambulatory neuromuscular clinics.
• Participate in night and weekend emergency neurology call.
• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate neurology teaching.

Skills

FRCPC certification in Neurology

EMG certification

Experience in neuromuscular disease

Research project management

Education

Completion of a minimum one-year fellowship in neuromuscular disease

Job description

The Department of Medicine at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health (located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) seeks applications for a full-time Neuromuscular Neurologist in the Division of Neurology at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. This position is available as soon as possible, with flexibility in the start date.

The Division of Neurology, one of 15 divisions within the Department of Medicine, consists of 17 full and part-time neurologists who provide comprehensive neurologic care to patients throughout the Maritime provinces. The Division has an active RCPSC-accredited adult neurology residency training program.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre is a tertiary care facility and level 1 trauma center serving a catchment population of approximately 1 million people. Our accredited EMG laboratory at the Halifax Infirmary is the academic referral center for Nova Scotia and is the primary teaching unit for electrodiagnostic medicine in the Maritimes. The Neuromuscular Program has an excellent working relationship with Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Physiatry and Neuropathology. Our ALS clinic is a member of Canadian ALS Research Network (CALS) and Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research (CNDR).

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will include shared coverage of ambulatory neuromuscular clinics at the Halifax Infirmary, the multidisciplinary ALS Clinic at the NS Rehabilitation Centre and electrodiagnostic (NCS/EMG) services. Additional clinical responsibilities will include participation in night and weekend emergency neurology call (including acute stroke management) approximately twice per month with a resident physician, rotating coverage of the inpatient general neurology service supported by a nurse practitioner and resident physicians, inpatient neurology consultation service, and daytime neurology emergency service. The candidate will also participate in the Dalhousie University undergraduate and postgraduate neurology teaching curriculum. Though primarily a clinical position, there are opportunities for self-generated research projects, clinical trials and other multidisciplinary research studies.

Candidates must hold FRCPC (or equivalent) certification in Neurology, as well as EMG certification from the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (or equivalent) and completion of a minimum one-year fellowship in neuromuscular disease. Candidates must be eligible for specialty licensure in Nova Scotia.

An attractive remuneration and benefits package through an alternative funding plan willapply. Academic appointment ranking will be based on qualifications and experience.

The Department of Medicine is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. Nova Scotia offers exceptional cultural and recreational opportunities in addition to an outstanding quality of life in all domains. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and names and email addresses of three referees to: Department of Medicine Physician Resource Office, c/o Heather Fraser, by email: [e-mail]. All applicants must indicate citizenship status (Canadian citizen or permanent resident, open work permit, etc.) when applying, either via email or within application documents.

Applications will be accepted until August 24, 2025.