pediatrician

SickKids; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SickKids is seeking a pediatrician for a staff position in a hospital setting in Toronto. The role involves diagnosing and treating children, conducting medical research, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Candidates must hold a medical degree and relevant certifications, with relocation costs covered by the employer.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry required.
• Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada needed.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders.
• Prescribe medication and treatment.
• Conduct medical research on human disorders.

Skills

Diagnosing diseases

Prescribing medication

Conducting medical research

Consulting with other physicians

Conducting laboratory analyses

Education

Degree in medicine

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification

Licensure by provincial authorities

Job description

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work setting

• Hospital (staff position)
• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prescribe medication and treatment
• Refer patients for surgery
• Treat diseases and physiological disorders
• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
• 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

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking