Spinal Cord Medicine Physiatrist

Academyscipro; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 250,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Edmonton is seeking a full-time Physiatrist specializing in neurorehabilitation. The role involves providing clinical services at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, conducting acute consultations, and managing complex rehabilitation cases. Candidates should have an MD with certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and be eligible for CPSA licensure. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to impact recovery for patients with neurological disorders.

Qualifications

• MD with certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
• Demonstrable clinical experience with inpatient rehabilitation management of neurological disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services including inpatient rehabilitation bed coverage.
• Offer acute care consultations at multiple hospitals in Edmonton.
• Provide longitudinal follow-up for complex neurorehabilitation problems.

Skills

Inpatient rehabilitation management

Consultation services

Complex neurorehabilitation

Leadership

Electronic medical records development

Education

MD with certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Eligibility for licensure with CPSA

Job description

Overview

Alberta Health Services, in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, invites applications for a full-time fee-for-service (FFS) and Staff Physiatrist with an interest in neurorehabilitation to be based at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the University is recognized among the world’s top medical schools and a premier health-education institution.

The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation includes 13 full-time academic physiatrists and researchers, approximately 30 associated clinical academic colleagues, and hosts a well-regarded residency training program with 14 full-time medical trainees. The division has a history of strong, well-funded research in spinal cord injury recovery, neuro-prosthetics, and neural integration and collaborates with graduate programs across disciplines. The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, one of the largest freestanding rehabilitation hospitals in North America, serves Northern Alberta, parts of British Columbia, and northern Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services including inpatient rehabilitation bed coverage at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.
• Offer acute care consultations at multiple hospitals in Edmonton.
• Provide longitudinal physiatristry follow-up for persons with complex neurorehabilitation problems.

Qualifications

• MD with certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
• Demonstrable clinical experience with inpatient rehabilitation management of persons with general neurological disorders, spinal cord injury, stroke, and/or amputation.
• Leadership and electronic medical records development experience is strongly desirable.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Clinical Neurosciences
• Specialty: Physiatry
• Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
• Sponsorship Eligible: Yes