Pediatric Gastroenterologist Locum

Job Description

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology within the Department of Pediatrics, University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking locum Pediatric Gastroenterologists for a one year locum term commencing in the spring of 2023. Pediatric Gastroenterologists that commit to providing 7 or more consecutive days of service delivery will receive an additional $500 per day in addition to the daily rate.

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 consists of pediatric gastroenterologists, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, endoscopy staff and a medical office assistant. Services include diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, biologic infusions, liver transplant clinic, rapid access celiac service, and TPN program. 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 multicenter 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 services as a member 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.

Compensation: Competitive independent contract with a daily rate of $2,308 plus on-call remuneration via the SECP
Incentives: 7 + consecutive days of service delivery is an additional $500/day; expenses covered include travel, accommodations, CPSS licensure and CMPA
Benefits: Responsibility of the physician
Language of Work: English
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Job Qualifications

Applicants 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

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 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 (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