Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon - Lower Extremity Surgeon

About SickKids Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice. When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World . Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare. Position Description Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon The Hospital for Sick Children Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is inviting applications for a full time academic Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty interest in lower extremity reconstruction plus or minus management of paediatric bone tumors. The effective date of this appointment is as soon as possible. Primary Description Responsibilities include clinical, scholarly, and administrative duties, as required. The clinical component of the position will include a substantial commitment to the care of children with lower extremity deformities. An appropriate candidate may choose to focus on a particular child population, including but not limited to children with congenital limb deficiencies, foot disorders, hip conditions, benign and malignant tumors, or similar conditions requiring complex orthopaedic care in children with concomitant diagnoses. Other clinical duties include participation in the emergency Orthopaedic call schedule at SickKids. The candidate should have a strong academic background and is expected to complement the Division's scholarly productivity. A scholarly focus on research, education, or global health is welcomed. Clinical and scholarly time allocation will be negotiated based upon the candidate's qualifications, scholarly productivity, and academic plan. All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS or the equivalent. Additional Description The successful candidate should be a recently qualified fellowship trained surgeon with outstanding potential, or an established surgeon with an international reputation. The candidate will provide effective and collaborative leadership at the hospital, provincial, national and international level. Start-up support and mentorship will be provided for the successful candidate. The candidate must be eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher at the University of Toronto and be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Candidates must obtain an appropriate Visa, if applicable. Our division is comprised of nine full-time and two part-time academic surgeons, five paediatric orthopaedic fellows, as well as orthopaedic residents on rotation. We are well supported by advance practice physiotherapists, nurse practitioners, orthopaedic technologists and administrative staff. Commensurate with qualifications and experience, base remuneration will be in the range of $352,614 - $500,000 for 35 hours work per week plus on call responsibilities, to which will be added an equal distribution of billing overages. Support for relocation expenses may be offered. Application Process Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a one-page statement of interest (which includes the names and contact information for 3 referees) and curriculum vitae, in PDF format, by July 26, 2024 , via email to: Dr. Andrew Howard Chair of the Search Committee 555 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8 E-mail: [email protected] For more information about the Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgery, please visit us at https://surgery.utoronto.ca/ . For more information on the Research Institute please visit us at https://www.sickkids.ca/en/research/about-research-institute/ . The division recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have influenced their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate's record. The department further supports an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Lisa Abreu, Supervisor, Admin Services, [email protected] . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only those applicants selected for the interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr