orthopedic surgeon

SickKids; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health care institution in Toronto is seeking a qualified physician to join their staff in a permanent role. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine, certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include conducting medical research, preparing publications, and acting as a consultant to other physicians. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience required.
• Eligible for professional liability insurance.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical research on human disorders.
• Prepare research papers for publication.
• Act as consultants to other physicians.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 35 hours per week

Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience : 5 years or more

Work setting

• Hospital (staff position)
• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Hospital / health care establishment / health institution

Tasks

• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Supervision

• Working groups

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Specialization in clinical medicine

• Pediatrics

Specialization in surgery

• Orthopedics

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity