PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION CLINICIAN EDUCA

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 

Rotating Clinician Educator 

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences invites applications for a clinician educator to join the Rehabilitation team in the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. This position is best suited for those who have experience in a broad range of impairment groups, such as stroke, ABI, MSK, EMG etc. The successful candidate will be joining a group of highly skilled and motivated physicians and an interprofessional team to supervise the inpatient and outpatient care of patients following injury or illness.This position provides the opportunity to offer care across several inpatient units on a rotating basis. Outpatient clinics are possible as are EMG/NCS clinics.  

McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences culture promotes physician leadership and local decision making which affords us the distinction of outstanding physician satisfaction and patient satisfaction scores. We are interested in generating new knowledge and providing support for the development of guidelines and research related to the effects of illness or injury and its treatment on function and quality of life. The opportunity to perform electrodiagnosis is available.  

The successful candidate will be a faculty member in the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, in the Department of Medicine. Rank will be commensurate with experience and expected academic contributions. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the clinical, academic, and research missions of Hamilton Health Sciences and the Division of PM&R, supporting teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students from the McMaster DeGroote School of Medicine.  

Anticipated start date: June 2024  

Please apply online to job posting 61878 at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/  directing your application to Lorrie Reurink, Manager, Human Resources & Faculty Recruitment. 

For specific questions regarding this position, please contact:  

Dr. Nora Cullen 

Specialist in PM&R 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   

Expressions of interest should include:    

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter   

• A description of training and medical education experience as well as the names and addresses of three professional referees.    

• 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)    

Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged 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”   

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.   

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.   

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.   

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:   

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or   

• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or  

• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679 to communicate accommodation needs   

Vaccine Mandate  

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.