Assistant / Associate Professor / Professor - Pediatric Radiologist, Sickkids

Date Posted: 05/16/2023
Closing Date: 01/31/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 31247
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medical Imaging
Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Department of Diagnostic Imaging at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, a major pediatric referral centre, invites applications from interested, qualified Radiologists for a full-time permanent faculty position in Pediatric Radiology, in the division of General Pediatric Radiology. The anticipated start date is May 1, 2025.

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, is a world-renowned leader in health care, research, and teaching. SickKids is a tertiary care facility recognized by Newsweek as the No.1 pediatric hospital in the World (newsweek/worlds-best-specialized-hospitals-2022/pediatrics). SickKids is committed to providing excellence in care with a highly qualified, interdisciplinary, hospital-based medical staff. The Hospital has approximately 340 beds and performs approximately 140,000 imaging studies per year.

The ideal candidate must have an M.D. or equivalent, be board-certified in radiology, and should have fellowship and clinical experience from a reputed institution in pediatric radiology. Clinical experience in all aspects of general pediatric radiology, including conventional radiographs, fluoroscopic procedures, ultrasound, CT, and body magnetic resonance imaging is a must. A strong interest in musculoskeletal imaging would be an asset. We are looking for candidates who have shown excellence in modern pediatric imaging. Focused creative professional activity and a strong academic acumen in research and education will be considered favorably. Proficiency in English is required and should be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

The General Pediatric Radiology Division works collaboratively with other divisions within the department (Neuroradiology, Interventional Radiology/IGT, and Nuclear Medicine) and with other disciplines of pediatric medicine and surgery. The division also has dedicated cardiac and musculoskeletal radiologists. The Department has a strong educational program with approximately 15 dedicated Pediatric Fellows per year in various divisions and 4 to 6 University of Toronto Radiology Residents rotating through the department.

Faculty appointment at the University of Toronto and salary will be made commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The candidate should be eligible for an academic position at the University of Toronto, preferably at the rank of Assistant Professor or above. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision Care, Life Group Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pension contributions, and if eligible, relocation package. The position provides an excellent opportunity for professional development along with collaborative and individual research with protected academic time.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to: Jill Hynes, c/o Dr. Birgit Ertl-Wagner, Radiologist-in-Chief, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Salary: $380,000 to $475,000
Benefits: Health and Dental (including Vision Care), Long & Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance.
Pension: Defined Contribution Pension
Relocation: To reimburse costs associated with relocation if required.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Work Location: The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8

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