Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) - Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition is expanding, seeking a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our team and help to grow the province's pediatric gastroenterology (GI) platform.

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology is a multidisciplinary team environment and actively participates in developing and guiding strategies for improving the health and care of Saskatchewan children. Established in 2017, the division has grown into a strong team comprising of pediatric gastroenterologists, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, endoscopy staff and our medical office assistant. Our additional pediatric GI platforms include a diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy service, a biologic infusions center, a liver transplant clinic, a rapid access celiac service and an emerging TPN program. Together we provide care to over 1,700 patients in the province, performing over 200 endoscopies per year. Quality improvement initiatives are utilized to facilitate optimization through the intersection between academic research and clinical practice. Research collaboration in inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal failure networks provide opportunities for participation in and initiation of multi-center studies.

The position will have an emphasis on patient care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Opportunities for teaching are available, as medical students and residents attend clinics and patient rounds during clinical rotations. The division is proud to be part of the new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH). The new hospital offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for children, mothers and families from across our province. JPCH is centrally located on the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon. The 176-bed facility provides the highest quality of care and put Saskatchewan at the forefront of research and innovation. Virtual Tour: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

The successful applicant will provide clinical and academic services as members of the Department of Pediatrics and will hold appointments with both the University of Saskatchewan and the SHA. Appointment with the university will be at the assistant, associate or full professor level. The position is full time (1.0 FTE), with 0.80 FTE clinical, 0.2 FTE academic and equitable call coverage.

Applicants in consideration require an MD degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university with fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology, and clinical procedural skills to support both outpatient and inpatient consultative services. Applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate

Additional Information

Incentives

Successful candidates will be offered a focused funding for Priority Specialist Recruitment incentive, available through the Saskatchewan Medical Association's Specialist Recruitment and Retention Committee, which will provide $30,000 to an eligible specialist. The physician must establish a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in Saskatchewan.

SHA - Employing over 44,000 staff for the delivery of high quality and timely health care, the SHA is the largest organization in the province. The SHA supports a shared commitment to a representative workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients, we welcome applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. Centrally located on the University of Saskatchewan campus, the new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for children and families from across the province.

University of Saskatchewan - The beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus is located on the beautiful shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and vibrant cultural life. It is a research-intensive institution with 26,000 students, 6,500 faculty/staff and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training. The university is home to two of the largest scientific projects in the country - the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine Centre .

Saskatchewan'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.