Orthopedic Surgeon - Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

Job Description

The Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is actively recruiting a full time clinical Orthopedic Surgeon with at least one year of Fellowship training in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine.

The position is based in Saskatoon. There are currently four Orthopedic Surgeons (all Fellowship-trained) providing comprehensive Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine care to a population of over 700,000 people. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. The individual will be required to provide excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Clinical or translational research interests are supported. The academic rank will be commensurate with expertise and training. The successful candidate will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education and multidisciplinary research programs.

The anticipated start date of this appointment is summer/fall of 2025.

Location of Practice: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Language of Work:English

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).

Benefits

Responsibility of the physician

Additional Information

The City-Saskatoon Shines - With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 340,000+, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, offering non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.

Saskatchewan Health Authority -The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

University of Saskatchewan - The beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. A research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Sciences Complex and two of the largest science projects in the country - the Canadian Light Source synchrotron (www.lightsource.ca) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine Centre . A users group is available for collaborative research with clinical faculty using the $173.5 million Canadian Light Source synchrotron, owned by the University of Saskatchewan. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training.

To Apply: The SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates, please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca