British Medical Journal
Job title:
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Company
British Medical Journal
Job description
Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Saskatchewan, the sunniest province in Canada.Job DescriptionThe – Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition is expanding, seeking two full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologists to join our team and help to grow the province’s pediatric gastroenterology (GI) platform.The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology is a multidisciplinary team environment and actively participates in developing and guiding strategies for improving the health and care of Saskatchewan children. Established in 2017, the division has grown into a strong team comprising of pediatric gastroenterologists, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, endoscopy staff and our medical office assistant. Our additional pediatric GI platforms include a diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy service, a biologic infusions center, a liver transplant clinic, a rapid access celiac service and an emerging TPN program. Together we provide care to over 1,700 patients in the province, performing over 200 endoscopies per year. Quality improvement initiatives are utilized to facilitate optimization through the intersection between academic research and clinical practice. Research collaboration in inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal failure networks provide opportunities for participation in and initiation of multi-center studies.The position will have an emphasis on patient care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Opportunities for teaching are available, as medical students and residents attend clinics and patient rounds during clinical rotations. The division is proud to be part of the new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH). The new hospital offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for children, mothers and families from across our province. JPCH is centrally located on the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon. The 176-bed facility provides the highest quality of care and put Saskatchewan at the forefront of research and innovation. Virtual Tour:The successful applicants will provide clinical and academic services as members of the Department of Pediatrics and will hold appointments with both the University of Saskatchewan and the SHA. Appointment with the university will be at the assistant, associate or full professor level. The positions are full time (1.0 FTE), with 0.80 FTE clinical, 0.2 FTE academic and equitable call coverage.The (SHA) is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.Physicians may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and post-graduate education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The USask campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. USask is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Sciences Complex and two of the largest science projects in the country – the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine Centre. A users group is available for collaborative research with clinical faculty using the $173.5 million Canadian Light Source synchrotron, owned by the University of Saskatchewan.Job QualificationsApplicants in consideration require an MD degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university with fellowship training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, and clinical procedural skills to support both outpatient and inpatient consultative services. Applicants must be eligible for licensure with the .In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.Relocation PackageThis opportunity may be eligible to receive the of up to $200,000!BenefitsBenefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate. Visit the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) website for potential incentives and programs: .IncentivesSuccessful candidates may be offered a focused funding for Priority Specialist Recruitment incentive, available through the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s Specialist Recruitment and Retention Committee, which will provide $30,000 to an eligible specialist. The physician must establish a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in Saskatchewan.Community DescriptionSaskatchewan’s largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.To learn more about our province and communities, please visit the following sites:CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company’s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.
Expected salary
Location
Saskatoon, SK
Job date
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:20:24 GMT
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