Pediatric Rheumatologist - Stollery Children's Hospital
🔍 Edmonton Zone
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- Pediatric Rheumatology
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- MED00057M Requisition #
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- 4 hours ago Post Date
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applicants to apply for a position within the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology in the Department of Pediatrics. This position is a tenure track position and will be a full-time, 1.0 FTE with 60% clinical services and 40% academic duties negotiable.
Position Description:
The successful applicant will be offered a full-time position (1.0 FTE) with the University of Alberta and AHS and will provide inpatient and outpatient consultation as well as long term care for children with rheumatic diseases.
This position will comprise approximately 60% clinical service (including clinical teaching) and 40% academic pursuits: for example, teaching, research, and administrative duties for the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology. Contributions to education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels are expected from all faculty members. The successful candidate will participate in clinical care, teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
Interested applicants must have:
* MD degree (or equivalent)
* Completed residency training in Pediatrics
* Completed subspecialty training in Pediatric Rheumatology
* Certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent
* Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
* Hold appropriate liability insurance
Considered an asset:
* Additional clinical training beyond the pediatric rheumatology subspecialty residency (e.g. subspecialty fellowship)
* Additional graduate level training (e.g. Masters, PhD)
In addition, individuals must embody the values and qualities essential to our team culture:
* Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with patients, families, learners, and colleagues
* Adaptability: A flexible and proactive approach to challenges in clinical, academic, and research environments
* Leadership and Initiative: The ability to inspire, mentor, and motivate learners and team members, contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation
Teamwork: A collegial and collaborative spirit that thrives in a multidisciplinary setting
About Us
The successful candidate will join the division of pediatric rheumatology at the University of Alberta. The Division contributes to teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including medical students, pediatric residents, and adult rheumatology residents, among other trainees. The Division is home to active educational scholarship and research programs providing opportunities and mentorship for academic pursuits. members are collaborators in multi-centre research through the Canadian Alliance of Pediatric Rheumatology Investigators (CAPRI) network, among other groups.
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.
The University of Alberta Medical School is a Top 4 Canadian university, servicing 40,000 students with more than 14,000 faculty and staff. The University of Alberta and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry have world class research programs with integration and collaboration opportunities in all types of research including basic sciences and clinical trials. For more information on the Department of Pediatrics visit https://www.ualberta.ca/pediatrics.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada's first and largest province-wide, fully integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta as well as to some residents of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories. The Stollery Children's Hospital is a full-service pediatric hospital and centre for complex pediatric care and research. It is the only specialized healthcare facility for infants, children and youth in central and northern Alberta and services a geographical area of over 500,000 km.
About WCHRI
The Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) supports researchers within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and Alberta Health SErvices. With a focus on advancing women's, children's, and perinatal health, WCHRI provides extensive resources for faculty conducting research in these areas.
As a member of WCHRI, the successful candidate will have access to funding opportunities, biostatistical expertise, qualitative design support, knowledge translation resources, and clinical trials services. WCHRI also invests in research development by supporting trainees through scholarships, fellowships, and travel grants for presenting research outcomes.
Interested applicants should apply with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.