Academic Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Posted date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Deadline: Sunday, December 22, 2024

Start date: To be determined

Work hours: Full-Time

Salary: $500,000 to $600,000 per year

Position summary

The Department of Medicine and the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is looking for a full-time academic cardiologist with specialization in electrophysiology. The successful applicant would join a group of 46 cardiologists at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), which is Canada’s largest heart health centre.

In addition to state-of-the-art catheterization and electrophysiology labs, the UOHI has a dedicated cardiac imaging facility and a range of inpatient services. The Division is renowned for its outstanding cardiac care and excellence in education and research.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant would join a group of nine cardiac electrophysiologists and would be expected to provide in-patient ward service, participate in out-patient clinics, work in electrophysiology labs and device clinic, and engage in teaching and research.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold the FRCPC in Internal Medicine with subsequent certification in Cardiology or equivalent, be eligible for membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association, and have or be eligible for licensure in Ontario. A significant academic profile with a demonstrated research track record is required.

The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital are bilingual institutions; therefore, a bilingual candidate would be preferred in the case of equally qualified candidates.

Additional information

The Ottawa Hospital is a 1,150 bed tertiary-care hospital serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is a leading research organization, and the Department of Medicine is research-intensive, holding numerous University Research Chairs and publishing extensively.

The Department is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from diverse candidates. Accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

Terms of employment

The income for this position is derived from clinical billings, salary support, and honorariums/stipends. Health and welfare benefits are offered to full-time physicians.

To apply

Interested applicants should forward a one- to two-page letter of intent, three references, and a CV to Dr. David Birnie, Chief, Division of Cardiology, care of:

Barb Shantz
Divisional Academic Administrator
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
40 Ruskin Street
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7
bshantz@ottawaheart.ca