Clinical Associate
University Health Network
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Job Description
Primary Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine
Reports to: Division Head, Rheumatology
Salary: (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Typically, 4-7 half-day clinics per week and 8-10 weeks of inpatient rheumatology consult and on call coverage in a year. The inpatient service and on call coverage are not mandatory.
Status: Temporary, full time (part time options can be discussed)
Period of appointment: 1 year
Closing Date: Sep 30, 2024
Start date of service: December 1, 2024
End date of service: November 30, 2025
Position Summary
The Division of Rheumatology is seeking applications for a Clinical Associate (Physician) to provide locum coverage of rheumatology clinical services for a year at UHN. The successful candidate is expected to provide excellent rheumatologic clinical care in the outpatient setting to patients with predominantly inflammatory conditions. Expertise/comfort in caring for patients with vasculitis and multi-system inflammatory disease would be an asset. There is also opportunity to care for patients with rheumatic complications of oncologic treatments if desired, although this is negotiable. Clinical activities will include 4-7 half-day clinics per week (negotiable). There may also be opportunities to participate in undergraduate, ambulatory clerkship, and postgraduate teaching in conjunction with the clinical work if desired. Participation with the in-patient consultation service and on-call roster is possible if desired.
Qualifications
- MD degree required
- Completed subspecialty training in a recognized rheumatology postgraduate training program
- Experience with complex rheumatology patient care
- Eligibility for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
- Rheumatologist certification.
- Demonstrated clinical excellence and collaborative teamwork.
- Preference given to candidates with permanent residency or citizenship status in Canada.
Additional Information
The Division of Rheumatology is embedded within the academically focused Department of Medicine, UHN, and supported by the benefits of the highly regarded University of Toronto. The division encompasses a large, multi-centered group of clinicians, teachers, educators, and researchers. We provide unparalleled care for patients with complex, chronic rheumatologic disease and advancing care by studying pathogenesis, biomarkers, therapeutics, and clinical outcomes. We are excited to be training the next generation of rheumatology clinicians, teachers and scientists.
Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a letter of interest, an up-to-date curriculum vitae and the names/contact information of 3 suitable references to:
Dr Nigil Haroon, Division Head, Rheumatology
University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital
1E-425, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, ON. M5T2S8
Canada
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UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
