Staff Physician Next Job Apply for Job Job ID 22442 Location Toronto, Ontario Dept/Program Name Gastro_Hepatology_Nutrition-Ad Target Openings 1 Work Type In Person Hours of Work 35.00 FTE 1.00 Contract Length Level of Police Check Vulnerable Sector Check Date Posted 2025-05-01 Deadline to Apply Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job **About SickKids** Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice. When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_ . Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare. **Position Description** **The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada** **Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition** Effective January 1, 2026, the Department of Paediatrics, Temerity Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, an academic health science centre dedicated exclusively to children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is recruiting a full-time permanent staff physician as an Academic Clinician with specific expertise in neurogastroenterology and motility and experience in endoscopy. The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (GHN) comprises 18 highly collegial faculty who provide tertiary/quaternary-care clinical programs and maintain a high volume, high impact research output in one of the leading GI divisions in North America **.** The position offers a unique environment for medical science discoveries near nine teaching and research hospitals and Canada's largest university. The successful candidate must have completed training in paediatric GHN certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent. They must have excellent clinical abilities in general GHN and have training and subspecialty expertise in paediatric neurogastroenterology and motility disorders; advanced training and special interest in endoscopy would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical care, which will include contribution to the GHN in-patient services (consult service, GHN in-patients), providing motility procedures and out-patient clinics (together with another faculty member with motility expertise), providing GI endoscopic procedures, innovation, and leadership, and participating in the on-call schedule, all within a tertiary/quaternary care environment. Ability to manage manometry and other motility testing is mandatory; experience in aerodigestive disorders and disorders of gut-brain interaction are important; skills in advanced endoscopy would fit with the needs of the division and would be desired. The Neurogastroenterology program at SickKids is also supported by expert nurses and closely collaborates with well-established adult motility units in Toronto and the region. Further opportunities, collaboration, and support are available through national aerodigestive and neurogastroenterology networks. Academic responsibilities will also include teaching and mentoring fellows within the GHN fellowship training program. Opportunities also exist for teaching in other programs. All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS, or equivalent thereto and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($227,000-$300,000) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package. Interested individuals should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three references to Dr. Eytan Wine, Head, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutri''on, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada, email: Theresa.passanha@sickkids.ca . Open until filled. The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within its community. Both institutions recognize systemic barriers that impact equity seeking groups. As such, we welcome applications from historically marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous, and Racialized people, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. The Department recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have influenced their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate's record. The Department further supports an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities. **Our Commitment to Diversity** The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team. When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially. Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation. **How to Apply** **Tip:** Combine your cover letter and resume into **ONE** document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application. If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that **we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox** but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.