Physiatrist

Job Summary

Mackenzie Health is seeking a highly skilled Physiatrist to join our team on the inpatient musculoskeletal rehabilitation unit. As a Physiatrist, you will be responsible for providing consultative assessments of physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation needs of patients in the high-intensity rehabilitation program, as well as on an as-needed basis on LTLD, CCC, and Medicine programs at Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation consultative assessment of physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation needs of patients in the high-intensity rehabilitation program, and on an as-needed basis on LTLD, CCC, and Medicine programs at Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill Hospital.
• Address musculoskeletal issues such as pain, deformity, immobility, and other physiatric barriers limiting progression within a rehabilitation program, candidacy for a rehabilitation program, or other disposition.
• Work closely with other Mackenzie Health Physiatrist(s) to negotiate cross-hospital consultation or coverage if/when necessary. Opportunity to provide support for MSK consultations at other sites depending on consultation volumes.
• Collaborate with community partners to support hospital pathways for small number of patients in other physiatric populations (amputee, stroke, SCI).
• Participate in meetings and committees, as required.
• Perform duties and responsibilities as agreed upon by the Division Head.
• Perform duties and responsibilities outlined in the Hospital By-laws, department, and division rules, and applicable policies.

Requirements

• Medical degree approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) required.
• Postdoctoral training in physical medicine and rehabilitation residency required.
• Canadian Medical Protection Association (CMPA) in good standing.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.