Description: 

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health, invites applications for an Academic Physiatrist working in Acquired Brain Injury to be based at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.  Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions.  The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff. 

The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the Department of Medicine is home to 12 full-time academic physiatrists and researchers and approximately 22 associated clinical academic colleagues. The Division has one of the oldest and best known PMR residency training programs in Canada and currently has 13 full-time trainees.  In addition to clinical training, the Division of PMR has many strong and well-funded researchers, particularly in the areas of spinal cord injury recovery and treatment as well as neuro-prosthetics and neural integration.  Our Division members have been the recipients of many national and international awards recognizing their contributions to rehabilitation science and education.  The Division of PMR is also strongly associated with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, one of the largest freestanding rehabilitation hospitals in North America, serving all of Northern Alberta, parts of British Columbia, and northern Canada.

Key accountabilities of the Acquired Brain Injury Physiatrist will include, but will not be limited to: inpatient consultation and outpatient clinics at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital;administrative duties of Medical Lead, EZ Stroke Rehabilitation Program to assist with program development, zone research initiatives and oversight;  supervision of learners on clinical rotations, educational contributions to the PMR residency program and UGME; and participation in relevant clinical research initiatives.  

Individuals interested in scholarly work in education, administration and / or research are strongly encouraged to apply, with flexibility to support the academic goals of the applicant.

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure-track appointment in the Department of Medicine, with the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. 

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests, and educational interests, along with three letters of reference.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Jacqueline Hebert MD, FRCPC

Interim Divisional Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

5005 Katz Building, University of Alberta

Edmonton, AB T6G2R23

Ph: 780-492- 7846

E-mail: [email protected] 

Dr. Heather Lindstrom, MD, FRCPC

Interim Section Chief, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Email: [email protected]

Applications will begin being reviewed 2 weeks after ad posted; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight MST of the closing date.

The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.