Academic Pediatric Radiologist – Ottawa

Pediatric Radiologist, CHEO
Full Time Academic Position CHEO/University of Ottawa

CHEO, an affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Ottawa, seeks an exceptional full-time fellowship-trained pediatric radiologist for position(s) opening within the next 6 months. Experience with adult MRI would be considered an asset. Outstanding clinical, interpersonal and communication skills are required. The successful candidate must possess proven research skills and have a commitment to lifelong learning and academic advancement.

CHEO’s Department of Medical Imaging includes 11 staff members, 5 Pediatric Radiology fellows per year and rotating Diagnostic Radiology residents from the Department of Radiology. Our department prides itself on its excellent collaboration between the radiologists and the CHEO clinicians, both in clinical and research areas. Quality education of our trainees is one of our top priorities. Teaching and clinical research are integral parts of this role, and the successful candidate will work closely with Radiology fellows and residents, demonstrating strong communication skills and aspiring to advance academic radiology. Our department is responsible for all body, musculoskeletal, thoracic and neuroimaging in pediatric patients for the region of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, as well as surrounding areas. We also provide non-urgent adult MR services to the same region. The department comprises of 2 clinical MRIs (1.5T and 3T), 10 ultrasound rooms, 1 CT, 1 fluoroscopy suite, 1 interventional suite, 2 radiographic rooms plus EOS for scoliosis imaging, 1 Penelipse, 3 portable x-ray, 2 C-Arms, 2 mini C-Arms, 1 SPECT/CT camera, 1 BMD and 1 pQCT.

Our department is looking for subspeciality training in the following areas:

• Neuroradiology
• Body/MSK Imaging
• Nuclear Medicine

CHEO invites applications from candidates who have strong operational and academic leadership skills and a proven record of achievement in comprehensive patient care, clinical program development, education, research, and/or quality assurance. Candidates must be eligible for a full- time academic appointment in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa. While English is the language of the health record, functionality in French is an asset.

The candidate will be Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Diagnostic Radiology) certified/ eligible, or equivalent and eligible for medical license in Ontario. Subspecialty fellowship training beyond 1-year of Pediatric Radiology is positively regarded.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4,500 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th Century acute care hospital into a 21st Century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has twice been named as the best place to work in Canadian healthcare by Forbes Magazine and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2021. For the 10th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

Qualified candidates are invited to forward their letter of intent, CV and three references to:

Dr Kerri Highmore, Chief of Medical Imaging
c/o Ms. Caroline Johnston, Departmental and Academic Coordinator
Department of Medical Imaging, CHEO, Ottawa, Canada. [email protected]

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate your current status. CHEO and the Department of Pediatrics are equal opportunity employers. We strongly encourage applications from individuals, including Indigenous peoples, those who identify as LGBTQI, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If you are invited to continue the selection process and should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled incompliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.