Pediatric Neurologist

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) 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.

Sick Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

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Division of Neurology
, The Hospital for Sick Children
, University of Toronto

Effective January 1, 2026, the Department of Paediatrics, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Division of Neurology 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.

We are seeking an academically oriented pediatric neurologist with subspecialty training in paediatric neurology and neuromuscular disorders. Fellowship training in the diagnosis and management of pediatric neuromuscular diseases and formal training and certification in performing and interpreting electromyography and nerve conduction studies, with successful completion of the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists EMG/NCS examination or equivalent, is required.

The successful candidate’s clinical duties will include:

• Care of children admitted to the general neurology service
• Inpatient consultations for neurology and neuromuscular services
• Performance and interpretation of EMG/NCV studies
• Ambulatory clinics in general neurology and neuromuscular disorders
• Education and supervision of residents and other learners in clinical neurology and neuromuscular disorders

Opportunities for research support are available for applicants with an established research program.

• Must be able to function proficiently in English
• Hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent
• Certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, ranging from $275,543 to $326,012 per annum. A benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package will be provided.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three references to Dr. Elizabeth Donner, Division of Neurology, Department of Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care