Pediatric Clinical Immunology and Allergy

Saskdocs; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 536,000 - 655,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pediatric Subspecialist Recruitment &

Relocation supports available

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority, in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan, invites applications for a Pediatric Clinical Immunology and Allergy specialist to join our expanding pediatric specialty team in Saskatoon.

This position provides outpatient consultative care in pediatric allergy and immunology, including evaluation, management of a broad range of conditions, and collaboration with pediatric subspecialists, family physicians, and allied health professionals.

Qualifications

• RCPSC certification in Clinical Immunology and Allergy (or equivalent)
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
• Eligibility for Saskatchewan Health Authority practitioner staff membership
• Commitment to collaborative patient-centred care and academic teaching

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and management of pediatric allergic and immunologic disorders
• Perform allergy testing, immunotherapy, and diagnostic evaluations
• Provide outpatient consultative services for children referred from across Saskatchewan
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, family physicians, and allied health professionals
• Participate in teaching medical students and pediatric residents through the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine
• Contribute to the development of pediatric allergy and immunology services in Saskatchewan

Education

RCPSC certification in Clinical Immunology and Allergy

Eligibility for CPSS licensure

Eligibility for SHA practitioner staff membership

Job description

Pediatric Clinical Immunology and Allergy

• Method of Payment: Contract - $595,791 per annum

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine,Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a Pediatric Clinical Immunology and Allergy specialist to join our dynamicand expanding pediatric specialty team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

This position provides an opportunity to establish and grow a pediatric clinical immunology and allergy practicewithin a collaborative academic environment serving children and families across Saskatchewan.

The successful candidate will provide consultative outpatient care in pediatric allergy and immunology, includingevaluation and management of a broad range of allergic and immunologic conditions. The physician will work closelywith pediatric subspecialists, family physicians, and multidisciplinary health care teams.

Clinical services are primarily based at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, Saskatchewan's only tertiary pediatric facility, and associated outpatient clinics.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and management of pediatric allergic and immunologic disorders


• Perform allergy testing, immunotherapy, and diagnostic evaluations


• Provide outpatient consultative services for children referred from across Saskatchewan


• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, family physicians, and allied health professionals


• Participate in teaching medical students and pediatric residents through the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine


• Contribute to the development of pediatric allergy and immunology services in Saskatchewan

Recruitment Incentives

Eligible candidates may qualify for the Pediatric Subspecialist Recruitment and Retention Incentive, which providesupto $200,000 over five years for physicians establishing a full-time pediatric subspecialty practice in Saskatoon.

Additional recruitment incentives and relocation supports may be available.

Job Qualifications

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) certification (or equivalent) in Clinical Immunology and Allergy.While candidates with dual specialization will be prioritized, we encourage individuals with single specialization in either Allergyor Immunology to apply.


• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)


• Eligibility for Saskatchewan Health Authority practitioner staff membership


• Commitment to collaborative patient-centred care and academic teaching

Academic Affiliation

The successful candidate will receive an academic appointment with the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, and will haveopportunities to participate in:

• Undergraduate medical education


• Pediatric residency training


• Research and scholarly activities

Benefits are the responsibility of the physician

The Community

Saskatoon is Saskatchewan's largest city and offers an exceptional quality of life. Located along the scenic South Saskatchewan River,the city features beautiful river valley trails, parks, and vibrant neighbourhoods.

The city offers:

• A thriving arts and cultural community


• Excellent schools and family-friendly neighbourhoods
  
• The University of Saskatchewan, one of Canada's leading research universities


• Easy access to northern lakes and outdoor recreation

Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.