Job Description

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as a Pediatric Neurologist in Saskatchewan, the sunniest province in Canada.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) - Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to join our division. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a hospital based group practice where you will be joining three other Pediatric Neurologists to provide both inpatient and outpatient care to the children of Saskatchewan.
Call is shared equally making a 1:4 call rota covering evenings and weekends. The number of patient clinics provided when not on call will depend on other duties but in general will range from 3-4 half day clinics per week.The new Jim Pattison Children\'s Hospital (JPCH) offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for children, mothers and families from across our province. Centrally located on the University of Saskatchewan campus, our new children\'s hospital offers brand new equipped two pediatric epilepsy monitoring units, combined new EEG and sleep lab, neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, general pediatrics, pediatric emergency and ambulatory services.. The 176-bed facility provides the highest quality of care and places Saskatchewan at the forefront of research and innovation. JPCH Virtual Tour:The (SHA) is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.
Physicians may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and post-graduate education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The USask campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. USask is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Sciences Complex and two of the largest science projects in the country - the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine Centre. A users group is available for collaborative research with clinical faculty using the $173.5 million Canadian Light Source synchrotron, owned by the University of Saskatchewan.Job QualificationsCandidates must hold certification or be eligible for certification in Pediatric Neurology from the and be eligible for licensure with the Please note that preference will be given to candidates with an interest or fellowship in epilepsy and EEG certification. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.Relocation PackageThis opportunity may be eligible to receive the of up to $200,000!BenefitsBenefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate. Visit the Saskatchewan Medical Association\'s (SMA) website for potential incentives and programs: .Community DescriptionSaskatchewan\'s largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.To learn more about our province and communities, please visit the following sites:CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company\'s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.

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