Movement Disorders Neurologist

Full‑time
Expected

Hours:

Full‑time hours (1.0 FTE)
Estimated Annual Salary:
To Be Determined
Zone:
Central Zone
Type of Remuneration:
Academic Funding Plan (AFP)
Incentive Programs Available:
Yes
Company Description  The Division of Neurology, one of the 15 divisions within the Department of Medicine, consists of 17 neurologists and provides tertiary care services to patients throughout the Atlantic provinces. The Movement Disorders Program is involved in deep brain stimulation through close collaboration with Neurosurgery supported by an experienced nursing team. The Division has an active Royal College accredited adult neurology residency training program.

Job Description  The Department of Medicine at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health seeks applications for a full time Movement Disorders Neurologist in the Division of Neurology at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The successful candidate will be involved in the clinical and academic activities of the movement disorders group at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Clinical duties will focus on caring for patients with movement disorders in the outpatient clinic in collaboration with a Movement Disorders Nurse Practitioner. Other clinical responsibilities (shared with all members of the Division) include:
Participation in the overnight and weekend neurology on call rota (including acute stroke management) approximately twice per month with a resident physician.
Occasional coverage of the inpatient general neurology service, the inpatient neurology consultation service, and the daytime neurology emergency call service.
The successful candidate will also participate in undergraduate and postgraduate neurology teaching as requested.
An attractive remuneration and benefits package through an alternative funding plan will apply. Academic appointment ranking will be based on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications  Candidates must hold FRCPC (or equivalent) certification in Neurology and must have completed a minimum one‑year fellowship in movement disorders. Candidates must be eligible for specialty licensure in Nova Scotia.
Additional Information   Applications will be accepted until February 27, 2026.
Application instructions:

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and names and email addresses of three referees to:
Department of Medicine Physician Resource Office, c/o Heather Fraser, by email:
All applicants must indicate if they are legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident, open work permit, etc.) when applying, either via email or within application documents. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The Department of Medicine is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. Nova Scotia offers exceptional cultural and recreational opportunities in addition to an outstanding quality of life in all domains. Halifax is acompact but cosmopolitan city situated on the rugged Atlantic coast and offers a way of
life rich in community, arts and culture, sports and physical activity, and natural beauty. The city has an excellent walkability rating and has been described as a ‘Walkers Paradise’.

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