Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Job Description

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) – Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition is expanding, seeking two full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologists 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 applicants 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 Saskatchewan Health Authority. Appointment with the university will be at the assistant, associate or full professor level. The positions are full time (1.0 FTE), with 0.80FTE clinical, 0.2FTE academic and equitable call coverage.

Job Qualifications

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 (CPSS).

Benefits

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 Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest organization in the province. The Saskatchewan Health Authority 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 (JPCH) offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for children and families from across the province.

University of Saskatchewan – The campus is located on the beautiful shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and vibrant cultural life. USask is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students, 7,000 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.

To Apply – SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates, please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca