Physiatrist

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario, invites a Physiatrist to join our medical team. The role combines inpatient and outpatient care with access to an integrated team and opportunities for teaching, research, and collaboration with McMaster's Michael G.

DeGroote School of Medicine. Applicants must hold an MD, be eligible for Ontario registration, and be board-certified in PM&R or eligible, with experience treating elderly stroke, spinal cord injury,

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent and eligible for Ontario registration.
• RCPSC/ABPMR certification or eligible.
• Experience treating elderly hospitalized patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and amputations.
• Appointment at Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient physiatry care.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team of physicians, nurses and therapists.
• Contribute to teaching and research at McMaster University.
• Coordinate EMG services and outpatient clinic scheduling.

Skills

Physiatry

Interprofessional collaboration

Academic/Teaching

Education

MD or equivalent

Board certification in PM&R or eligible (RCPSC/ABPMR)

Tools

EMG

Job description

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre, located in the heart of Niagara, across the street from Brock University, is looking for a Physiatrist to join our medical team.

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre is a faith based 134 bed facility specializing in rehabilitation, complex and palliative care and seniors’ health. We take pride in providing an environment where our staff can grow professionally and personally.

We promote an interprofessional approach supported by Physiatry consultation as well as consultations available in most fields of medicine.

In addition to access to our highly integrated team of family physicians, physiatrists, nurses and therapists in physical, psychological, occupational and speech/cognitive rehabilitation, you would have:

• Access to inpatient beds and a steady flow of inpatient cases as consultant physiatrist
• Access to outpatient clinic space, EMG time and 20 hours of secretarial support shared with another Physiatrist
• A patient load sufficient to maintain a full clinical practice
• Opportunity for research, teaching or clinical work in an academic setting at Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster

Interested applicants must have earned a MD or equivalent and be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. In addition, candidates must be certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and/or American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Candidates must have current experience treating elderly hospitalized patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and amputations. Candidates must be eligible for an appointment at Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University.

The facilities, equipment and people of Hotel Dieu Shaver are extraordinary. Add to that the beautiful environment of the Niagara Region with its breathtaking nature trails, award-winning wineries, acclaimed arts and culture and post-secondary institutions, and Hotel Dieu Shaver is where great careers begin and excel.

Join our team of talented, dedicated and caring professionals who make a difference in the lives of those around them. If our commitment to quality patient care and an outstanding community lifestyle are of interest to you, please apply in confidence to:

Dr. Galina Arvinte
Chief of Staff
Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre
541 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines, Ontario L2T 4C2
Email: [e-mail]