Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinician Educator

Oncology/Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Program

McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences are inviting applications for a clinician educator in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) to join the Musculoskeletal/Oncology Rehabilitation Team at the Juravinski Hospital. This position is best suited for those who have experience in cancer rehab, bone, joint, muscle and cardiovascular rehabilitation. The successful candidate will join a group of highly skilled and motivated physicians and an interprofessional team to supervise inpatient and outpatient care of patients after injury or illness.

The inpatient responsibilities are shared with PM&R physicians with support of a hospitalist and an interprofessional team with access to a wide range of other specialties at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. There is an integrated system of acute care consultation, 22 inpatient MSK rehabilitation beds, 4 inpatient oncology rehab beds, and wellness programs via association with the local YMCA.

McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences culture promotes physician leadership and local decision making which affords us the distinction of outstanding physician satisfaction and patient satisfaction scores. We are interested in generating new knowledge and providing support for the development of guidelines and research related to the effects of illness or injury and its treatment on function and quality of life.

The successful candidate will be part of the Department of PM&R at Hamilton Health Sciences and the Division of PM&R in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University and will hold a full-time faculty appointment within the Division of PM&R in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University. Rank will be commensurate with experience and expected academic contributions.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the clinical, academic, and research missions of Hamilton Health Sciences and the Division of PM&R, supporting the teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students from the Michael G DeGroote School of Medicine.

For additional details, please contact Dr. Nora Cullen, the Division Director of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation via email at ***@hhsc.ca (🔒 Premium).

Please apply online to Job Opening 59660 via the McMaster Academic Careers website https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ directing your application to:

Lorrie Reurink, Manager, Human Resources and Faculty Recruitment, Department of Medicine.

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.”

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

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.