ACADEMIC PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION IN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SPECIALIST

Department of Medicine, McMaster University

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences invite applications for an Academic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Acquired Brain Injury Specialist.

This is a Clinician Educator position, where the successful candidate will join the rehabilitation program at the Hamilton General Hospital - Regional Rehabilitation Centre (HHS-RRC) and the Department of Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). The position is best suited for a physician who is skilled in optimizing the recovery of these impairments with demonstrated teaching ability, research experience, and/or Quality Improvement training/experience.

This is a full-time faculty position for a period of three years (renewable). Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will practise in a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation setting with interprofessional teams for six months of the year. There is direct linkage to the acute care hospital for seamless transfers between buildings. Inpatient responsibilities will be shared with other PM&R specialists and a hospitalist.

The Acquired Brain Injury Program has approximately 20 inpatient beds for patients with neurobehavioural issues. There is also opportunity to work in outpatient clinics with this population, and a concussion clinic.

McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences culture is one that encourages physician leadership and local decision making; this affords us the distinction of outstanding physician satisfaction and patient satisfaction scores.

The Rehabilitation Department provides:

·        Interprofessional teams who are specialized in the impairment group in which they work

·        Collegial atmosphere with clinicians who support one another

·        An up-to-date facility with advanced inpatient and outpatient therapy spaces

·        Opportunities for academic advancement in research, teaching, and QI

The successful candidate will be a full-time member of the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty and Division. The successful candidate should have appropriate fellowship training and will be expected to fully participate in all appropriate departmental and divisional educational activities.

The Division of PM&R supports a robust residency program. Teaching of residents in the PM&R program and medical students from the McMaster DeGroote School of Medicine occurs on a daily basis clinically and periodically in the Academic Half Day for residents. A growing fellowship program enhances this work.

Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.

Please apply online to Job Opening 73282 via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to:

Lorrie Reurink

Manager, Human Resources and Faculty Recruitment

Expressions of interest should include:

·        An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.

·        A description of training and research experience as well as the names and addresses of three professional referees.

·        A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum).

·        Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.

All qualified applicants are encouraged apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

“Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or

“No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”

Questions about the position may be directed to:

Dr. Nora Cullen

Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Professor, McMaster University

Division Director, PM&R, Department of Medicine, McMaster University

Chief PM&R Hamilton Health Sciences/St. Joseph’s Healthcare

Email: ***@hhsc.ca (🔒 Premium)

Hamilton Health Sciences - Hamilton General Site - Regional Rehabilitation Center

300 Wellington Street North, Hamilton, ON L8L 0A4

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for Clinical Faculty is derived from multiple sources and varies based on clinical activity, speciality, and practice arrangements. Compensation may include a combination of university-based salary, stipends, hospital or partner organization funding, and earnings through clinical practice plans.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

·        Human Resources Service Centre at***-***-**** (🔒 Premium) ext. 222-HR (22247), or

·        Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or

·        School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Mandate - FHS

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

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