Academic Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Academic Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Department of Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and Paediatric Surgery
Western University
St. Joseph’s Health Care London, London Health Sciences Centre,

Posting Date:  January 14, 2022

Position Profile:  A Full-time Limited Term Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, or a Continuing Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor, depending upon experience and qualifications at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must be interested in pursuing a strong academic career and will be expected to participate actively in the Division’s academic, research and education initiatives including teaching and supervision of undergraduate students, postgraduate trainees and fellows.

Division Profile: The Divisions of Orthopaedic and Paediatric Surgery are affiliated with London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London.  The Divisions have outstanding education and research programs while serving the region for tertiary/quaternary patient care.  The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery has an accredited Royal College residency training program and consists of 30 full-time faculty, 26 residents, and numerous fellows providing care across two organizations, three hospital sites, and a stand-alone surgicentre, with clinical units in arthroplasty, trauma, spine, upper limb, sports medicine, and paediatric orthopaedic surgery.  The Division of Paediatric Surgery consists of 18 surgeons across 8 subspecialties and serves children from across the region.

Academic and Clinical Expectations:  The successful candidate must have a strong clinical background in paediatric orthopaedic surgery, and be able to manage paediatric orthopaedic trauma and general paediatric orthopaedic conditions. Subspecialty interest in paediatric spine deformity, limb deformity or complex hip reconstruction would be an asset.  The candidate must be able to participate in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position involves all aspects of patient care, including the evaluation, management, and treatment of both elective and emergent paediatric orthopaedic patients, and will take call at a level one paediatric trauma centre.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate must have an MD or equivalent; have completed an accredited orthopaedic surgery training program; have advanced fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedics; have a strong academic interest and/or an advanced degree; and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario.  Preference will be given to candidates with subspecialty experience in paediatric spine deformity, limb deformity or complex hip reconstruction.  If you have specific questions about the position contact Dr. Debra Bartley, [email protected].  

Compensation Details:  Compensation for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be primarily composed of the following sources: Fee for service (OHIP billings), Alternative Funding Plan, academic salary, workers safety insurance board and on-call reimbursement.

The City:  London, Ontario is Canada’s 10th largest city with a population of 400,000, a catchment area of 2.4 million, and is situated in southwestern Ontario between Toronto and Detroit.  The region has a strong economy and excellent educational opportunities.  It is a safe and diverse city and its numerous parks, trails, recreational, cultural and sporting opportunities make it an attractive place to live.  

The University:  Western University is a research-intensive university with full-time enrolment of 34,000 students and a full range of academic and professional programs.  The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides an outstanding educational experience within a research-intensive environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and health researchers learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health.

To apply:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Review of applications will begin after March 1, 2022 with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2022 or as negotiated.  Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and statement of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three references, and also complete, sign and include the form at the following link: http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf  to:

Steven MacDonald, MD, FRCSC
Chair/Chief, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
LHSC/University Hospital, Room C9-124
PO Box 5339, STN Z
339 Windermere Road
London, ON, Canada, N6A 5A5
Phone: 519.663.3689   Fax:  519.663.3096
E-mail: [email protected]

Business Addresses: Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, N., London, Ontario N6A 5B8, www.uwo.ca; 

London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Road E., London Ontario, N6A 5W9, www.lhsc.on.ca; 

St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London Ontario, N6A 4V2, www.sjhc.london.on.ca

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Dr. Steven MacDonald at 519-663-3689.

Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.  Successful candidates will be also required to comply with the policies and protocols of the applicable affiliated institutions.