Pediatric Rheumatologist – Academic Clinician

Rheum; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Ontario invites applications for a permanent full-time Academic Clinician in the Division of Rheumatology. The role focuses on delivering outstanding pediatric rheumatology care while pursuing scholarly academic work within a large multidisciplinary team.

Preference is given to candidates within 10 years of completing rheumatology training, with interest in autoinflammatory diseases or vasculitis.

Qualifications

• Pediatric rheumatology expertise and clinical competence required.
• Experience in academic clinical care and teaching is essential.
• Interest in quality improvement and ultrasound is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical care to pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of students, residents and fellows.

Skills

Pediatrics Rheumatology

Clinical Care

Education & Research

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology

Job description

Effective immediately the Department of Paediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children, (SickKids), 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario is recruiting for a permanent full-time faculty position as an Academic Clinician in the Division of Rheumatology. SickKids is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children and is a fully affiliated hospital with the University of Toronto. The Division provides tertiary and quaternary care for children with rheumatic diseases and has established a tradition of excellence in clinical care, education and research. Subspecialty clinics for children and adolescents with dermatomyositis, morphea, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, autoinflammatory diseases, spondyloarthritis, CNO, vasculitis and systemic lupus erythematosus are well established. The Fellowship Training Program is fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Independent and collaborative clinical and basic science research is performed by Division members.

We encourage applications from individuals within 10 years of completing their rheumatology training, with preference given to applicants who are in early to mid-career stage. Expertise or a focused interest in autoinflammatory diseases or vasculitis is preferred; training in quality improvement and safety or musculoskeletal ultrasound would be an asset. The role’s primary responsibilities are delivering excellent clinical care and pursuing scholarly academic work. Our large, collaborative multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers, and administrative staff provides many opportunities for academic contribution. Clinical activities will include ambulatory clinics, attending and consulting inpatients, and participating in on-call responsibilities. In addition to scholarly academic work, educational activities will include the teaching and supervision of learners including students, residents and fellows. Additional responsibilities include attending divisional meetings, participating in the weekly academic half day, weekly Paediatric Grand Rounds and other educational sessions. The candidate is also expected to take part in divisional and departmental administrative duties and participate in CME events.