Saskatchewan Health Authority | Pediatric Gastroenterologist (2)

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGISTS

Date: April 1, 2024

Position – The Saskatchewan Health Authority, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric 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 1700 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 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.

Compensation – Annual contract value CAD $ 507,807 - $ 579,394

Benefits – Responsibility of the physician

Language of Work - English

Location – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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.

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

Amanda Lee

Practitioner Staff Affairs – Suite 6740 – Royal University Hospital | 103 Hospital Drive | Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8

Email: Amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca

Saskatchewan Health Authority – 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 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. The UofS 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 – VIDO-InterVac (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre) and the Canadian Light Source synchrotron.

Ann Watkins