REPOST - SPECIALIST PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILI

Specialist Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation on Stroke Rehab Program

McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences Centre are seeking a clinician educator in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) to join the Stroke Rehabilitation team at Hamilton General Hospital - Regional Rehabilitation Centre (HHS-RRC) and the Department of Medicine, Division of PM&R. The position is best suited for a PM&R physician who is skilled in optimizing the recovery of stroke survivors with demonstrated teaching ability, research experience and/or Quality Improvement training/experience. The successful candidate will join a group of highly skilled and motivated PM&R specialists and teams.

The successful candidate will practice in a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation setting with interprofessional teams for six (6) months of the year. There is direct linkage to the acute care hospital for seamless transfers between buildings. Inpatient responsibilities will be shared with other PM&R specialists and a hospitalist. Opportunities exist for outpatient clinics and electromyography clinics.

McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences culture is one that encourages physician leadership and local decision making; this affords us the distinction of outstanding physician satisfaction and patient satisfaction scores.

The Stroke Rehabilitation Program at HHS-RRC supports:

• Two interprofessional teams
• 14 beds each team
• Rapid acute care consults
• Full access to DI and laboratory support

The successful candidate will be a full-time faculty member of the Division of PM&R, Department of Medicine at McMaster University. The Division of PM&R supports a robust residency program, and teaching of residents in the PM&R program and medical students from the McMaster DeGroote School of Medicine occurs on a daily basis clinically, and periodically through Academic Half Days for residents. A growing fellowship program enhances this work.  The successful candidate will also be part of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Hamilton Health Sciences. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and expected academic contributions. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the clinical and academic mission of Hamilton Health Sciences and the Division of PM&R at McMaster University.

Anticipated Start date: January 2024 

Please apply online to Job Opening 58323 via the McMaster Academic Careers website, directing your application to: Lorrie Reurink Manager, Human Resources and Faculty Recruitment.

Expressions of interest to include:

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter
• A description of training and research experience as well as the names and addresses of three professional referees. Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.
• A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)

Questions about the position may be directed to:

Dr. Nora Cullen
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professor, McMaster University
Division Director, PM&R, Department of Medicine, McMaster University
Chief PM&R Hamilton Health Sciences/St. Joseph’s Healthcare
Email: cullenn@hhsc.ca
Hamilton Health Sciences - Hamilton General Site - Regional Rehabilitation Center 300 Wellington Street North, Hamilton, ON L8L 0A4
Tel: 905-521-2100 ext. 41214

We would like to thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or “No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”.