Pediatric Neuordevelopment 24-GRH-PED-NDEV-PRESCH-35
🔍 Edmonton Zone
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- Developmental Pediatrics
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- MED0003BM Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Description:
Alberta Health Services (AHS), invites applications from physicians trained in developmental pediatrics or Child Psychiatry for a clinical position within the Section of Pediatric Neurodevelopment, located at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. The position is full-time 0.8 FTE.
The successful applicant will join the Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Group at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, comprised of developmental pediatricians, child psychiatrists, pediatric rehabilitation medicine specialists, family physicians, psychologists and pediatric nurse practitioners, in providing interdisciplinary care for children with a variety of developmental disabilities and rehabilitation needs.
The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient assessment and interprofessional services for children with neurodiversity. A group of pediatricians, physiatrists, and developmental pediatricians provide medical coverage for outpatient specialty clinics and a 10-bed tertiary Pediatric Intensive Rehabilitation Inpatient 24-hour care program. The clinician will provide medical expertise within interdisciplinary teams caring for children and youth with neurodiversity. Depending on the applicant’s experience, the work will be within diagnostic and treatment programs which include autism spectrum, intellectual and learning disorders. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to engage with learners from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta. There are opportunities for both classroom-based and clinical teaching as well as for developing skills in medical education.
The successful candidate will participate in clinical care, teaching and quality improvement initiatives. The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is home to active education and research programs providing opportunities and mentorship for academic pursuits. As we build our team, the Department of Pediatrics recognizes that our people are and will continue to be our greatest strength. We celebrate creativity, diversity, excellence, perseverance, and a collaborative spirit.
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold an MD and have completed a specialty residency in Developmental Pediatrics, or Child Psychiatry. The applicant must be eligible to obtain a specialist license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and hold appropriate liability coverage.