Pediatric Neurologist

SickKids; Toronto; On-site; CAD 227,000 - 321,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto is seeking a full-time staff physician specializing in pediatric neurology. This position involves clinical duties in managing children with neuroinflammatory conditions and an opportunity for research. Candidates must be proficient in English and hold relevant certifications, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Group insurance

Pension plan

Academic allowance

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Specialty training in Pediatric Neurology required.
• Certification eligibility or licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children on the general neurology service.
• Inpatient consultations for neurology and neuroinflammatory services.
• Education and supervision of residents.

Skills

English proficiency

Expertise in pediatric neurology

Management of neuroinflammatory conditions

Education

MD, MBBS or equivalent

Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Job description

Effective April 1, 2025, the Department of Paediatrics, Temerity Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Division of Neurology at The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, an academic health science centre dedicated exclusively to children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is recruiting a full-time permanent staff physician.

The successful candidate will be an academically oriented pediatric neurologist with specialty training in Pediatric Neurology and Neuroinflammatory conditions. Expertise in diagnosis and acute and chronic management of children with neuroinflammatory conditions is required.

The successful candidate’s clinical duties will include the care of children admitted to the general neurology service, inpatient consultations for neurology and neuroinflammatory services, ambulatory clinics in general neurology and neuroinflammation. Education and supervision of residents and other learners in clinical neurology and neuroinflammation will be integrated into these duties. Opportunities for research support are available for applicants with an established research program.

All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent, and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. This position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($227,000-$321,000) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three references to Dr. Elizabeth Donner, Division of Neurology, Department of Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8. Email : [emailprotected]

Our Commitment to Diversity

The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within its community. Both institutions recognize systemic barriers that impact equity-seeking groups. As such, we welcome applications from historically marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous, and Racialized people, women, LGBTQIA+, and / or persons with disabilities. The Department recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have influenced their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. The Department further supports an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Meagan Cameira, Executive Assistant to the Chair at [emailprotected]

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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