Position: Developmental Pediatrician (0.8FTE), St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto ON
The successful candidate would be expected to provide outpatient diagnostic and treatment services as part of the Developmental Pediatric Team associated with Unity Health Toronto, focusing on inner city populations and outreach services. The Developmental Pediatrics clinics at St. Michael’s Hospital provide care at various clinical sites in the downtown Toronto area for the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. These sites include Unity Health Toronto affiliated clinics, as well as onsite clinical care through community partners, such as community health centres and inner-city schools.
The Department of Pediatrics provides services from infancy through adolescence, for individuals who are referred with complex neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, medical and genetic conditions, intellectual disabilities, and learning, attentional, and behavioral disorders. The Department has a large, well-developed clinical research infrastructure in partnership with the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and University of Toronto. The successful candidate will be required to actively participate in clinical, public health and/or basic research, in keeping with the missions and values of Unity Health Toronto. The position involves active participation in the medical education of Developmental Pediatrics fellows, pediatric/family medicine residents and University of Toronto medical students.
The Department of Pediatrics at St. Michael’s Hospital is dedicated to promoting research, teaching, and service innovations designed to improve the lives of children, adolescents, and families. St. Michael’s Hospital is a part of Unity Health Toronto, which is a Catholic health care organization providing compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual care to all in need. We advance excellence in health care through world-class education, research and innovation. Our Values include Human Dignity, Compassion, Excellence, Community and Inclusivity.
Applicants must obtain College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario medical licensure prior to assuming the position, be certified in Pediatrics by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Academic appointments are offered through the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine, at a level commensurate with clinical and research experience.
In addition to an application letter, please enclose a CV and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the search committee. Send applications to:
Contact Information Dr. Michael Sgro, Chief of Pediatrics, Women’s and Children’s Health Program St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, 416 864 6060 x 6560 [email protected]