qualified pediatric interventional radiologists

Job Field

: Clinical 

Department

: Medical Imaging 

Campus

: St. George (downtown Toronto) 

Job Posting

: Jan 13, 2020 

: 

The Department of Diagnostic Imaging at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, a major pediatric referral center, invites applications from interested, qualified pediatric interventional radiologists for faculty full-time positions (one to two positions in Division of Vascular Interventional Radiology /Image Guided Therapy, Department of Diagnostic Imaging). The anticipated start date will be July 15, 2020.

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a teaching hospital affiliated with the University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine, is a world-renowned leader in health care, research and teaching.  SickKids is a tertiary care, world-renowned facility, committed to providing excellence in care with a highly qualified, interdisciplinary, hospital-based medical staff. The Hospital has more than 300 beds and performs in excess of 6,000 interventional procedures (vascular and nonvascular) on over 5,000 patients per year.

The Pediatric Vascular Interventional Radiology division currently consists of 5 full time pediatric body interventional radiologists, 1 full time pediatric interventional neuro-radiologist, and 1 part time interventional neuro-radiologist.  The Division works collaboratively and closely with surgeons and other disciplines as part of the Centre of Image Guided Care. The Image Guided Therapy Centre has recently consists of 5 modern image guided suites, including bi-plane angiography and 3T Interventional/ Intra-operative MRI.

The ideal candidate must have an M.D or equivalent, be board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and have fellowship and clinical experience in body Pediatric Interventional Radiology and Vascular Anomalies. The candidate should be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). A solid research background in Pediatric Interventional Radiology is mandatory. Training in research methodology at the level of a Master’s degree / PhD level is preferred. Excellent experience as a Staff Pediatric Interventional Radiologist of at least 3 years is preferred. Additional experience with image guided tumor ablation techniques, hepato-biliary interventions in liver transplants and MR guided Interventions is preferred. The candidate should be collaborative, an excellent inter & intra- disciplinary team player and should have very high professional values. All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English.

Faculty appointment at the University of Toronto (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) and salary range $350,000 to $450,000 will be made commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications and faculty appointment.  Additional incentive is provided for extended and on call hours of work related to complex interventional procedures that the candidate will have to be involved in. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life Group Insurance, Disability Insurance Pension contributions, and if eligible relocation package, etc. The position provides an excellent opportunity for professional development, collaborative and individual research with protected academic time.

The applications deadline is March 31, 2020, however the position will remain open until filled or recruitment is otherwise closed.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and 3 letters of reference to:  The Hospital for Sick Children, c/o Jill Hynes, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Email: jill.hynes@sickkids.ca

For more information about the Department of Medical Imaging, please visit our home page at http://medical-imaging.utoronto.ca/.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal person, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however; Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.