Interventional Radiologist

Department of Medical Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Radiology

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

ACADEMIC POSITION: Interventional Radiologist

The Department of Medical Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, at Western University, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care is seeking a Vascular and Interventional Radiologist for a full-time clinical academic appointment to Western University. Rank (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) and appointment status (limited term or continuing) will be determined by experience and qualifications at the time of appointment.

The Department of Medical Imaging at Western University is in transition to an integrated city-wide sub-specialty practice across the three Hospital sites; University Hospital (UH) and Victoria Hospital (VH), collectively known as the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). As the only Academic Health Sciences Centre in the second largest Local Health Integration Network in Ontario, the Department provides multiple regional services to a population of >2M.

There are opportunities for an enthusiastic radiologist to contribute to the building of an integrated and collegial multi-disciplinary Academic Medical Imaging Department in the Interventional Radiology Division.

Position Profile: The successful candidate will take an active role in the Citywide Interventional Radiology Subspecialty Division and must be dedicated to outstanding quality in clinical operations, demonstrate leadership, teaching and/or research abilities. The successful candidate will have completed a Fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, must have an interest in academic radiology and will need to be committed to outstanding quality in clinical operations, patient care, teaching and research. The academic component of this position is predominately located at LHSC – Victoria Hospital and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. One day of protected academic time to support research and teaching is provided. Preference will be given to candidates who have additional sub-specialty training, and/or have demonstrated research output, and/or have administrative experience.

Interventional Radiology: Division Head - Amol Mujoomdar ([email protected])

The successful candidate will join a division of 7 dedicated interventional radiologists. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate successful team building skills in addition to the advanced diagnostic and interventional skills required for this position. There are excellent established collaborations across all affiliated disciplines with frequent participation in multi-disciplinary rounds and a full complement of diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Infrastructure: City wide fleet replacement with state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (six Aquilion ONE 320 Genesis Edition, and one Aquilion Prime), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (three 3.0T, and three 1.5T) and interventional angiography suites (three biplane and three single plane units) in combination with a research interventional suite and strong Industry-Academic partnerships will strengthen the academic mission.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will hold certification in Diagnostic Radiology with the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada or international equivalent and will need to meet the current credentialing requirements of LHSC and St. Joseph’s.  Candidates must have an MD, or equivalent, and must be eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario. Subspecialty Fellowship training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology is required. Additional sub-specialty expertise in abdominal imaging and intervention will be a distinct advantage. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, team player and be willing to participate in all aspects of academic activities, imaging and intervention including on-call duties as required by the Chair/Chief of the Department.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the respective Division Head and/or the Chair-Chief for further details.

Compensation Details: Estimated total remuneration from all sources, including fee for service and alternative funding plan, will be in the range of $350,000 - $420,000 annually and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

The City:  London, Ontario.  London is Canada’s 11th largest city with a population over 400,000, a catchment area of 2 million, and is situated in southwestern Ontario between Toronto and Detroit.  The region has a diverse 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 about 34,000 students with 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.

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC):  One of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. For more than 138 years, LHSC has provided patient care for the people of London, the region, and beyond. Many national and international medical breakthroughs have been pioneered at LHSC, to the benefit of patients locally and around the world including the first liver transplant in Canada and one of the first EVAR procedures in Ontario.  There is a large IR practice at LHSC, including both adult and pediatric interventions with a strong interventional oncology program (including Y90, microwave and cryoablation), endovascular PVD program, along with many complex and routine procedures related to the transplant, general surgery, pediatrics, trauma, ob/gyn, urology, and dialysis programs.

Forest City Imaging Associates (FCIA):  As a physician team providing a suite of diagnostic and interventional services in medical imaging, FCIA strives for high quality patient-centered care, academic excellence and innovation based on the robust relationships with the London Hospitals and University.  FCIA physicians have built enduring clinical collaborations with local and regional partners through collegiality and respect.  Beyond augmenting clinical proficiency across multiple disciplines, we value and have a well-established culture of commitment to teaching, research and administration.

Research:  The Department of Medical Imaging supports and encourages opportunities to engage in imaging related research with the Robarts Research Institute (www.robarts.ca) and Lawson Health Research Institute (www.lawsonresearch.ca), in association with Western University and Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.

To Apply:  Qualified candidates must complete, sign and include the online application form at: http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/application-full-time-clinical.pdf. Applications must include the completed online application form, a letter of interest indicating the sub-specialty position, statement of academic qualifications and career goals, highlights of accomplishments, curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three references and be submitted to:

Narinder S Paul BM, MRCP (UK), FRCR (UK), FRCPC

City-Wide Chief, Department of Medical Imaging, LHSC, SJHC

City-Wide Chair, Department of Medical Imaging, Western University, SSMD

Professor of Cardiothoracic Imaging

Scientist at the Robarts and Lawson Research Institutes

c/o London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital

339 Windermere Road, Office C2-226, London, Ontario, Canada  N6A 5A5

Phone: 519.685.8500

E-mail: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after November 12, 2019 with an anticipated start date of January 6, 2020 or as negotiated.

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/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, 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 Nancy Kalbfleisch at [email protected] or 519.685.8500, Ext. 33216.