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The Department of Pediatrics at CHEO University of Ottawa is recruiting Pediatric Hospitalists within the Division of Pediatric Medicine.

The Department of Pediatrics is affiliated with CHEO the CHEO Research Institute and the University of Ottawa. Together we provide outstanding patient care leading research and quality pediatric medical education. The Department of Pediatrics provides health care to newborns children and youth of the Ottawa area as well as those from Eastern Ontario Western Quebec Nunavut and parts of Northern Ontario (population of approximately 1.8 million). The Department of Pediatrics has 18 distinct divisions which includes Pediatric Medicine.

The Division of Pediatric Medicine is recruiting Pediatric Hospitalists to provide care on the medical inpatient units in a staff pediatrician capacity. The applicant should have expertise or interest in hospital pediatric medicine including care of patients with medical complexity. The successful candidate(s) will have the opportunity to work as the staff pediatrician for several weeks on the CTUs and the Inpatient Complex Care Service. The contracted total number of weeks of inpatient service will be discussed with remuneration on an individual basis.

CHEOs inpatient medical units admit a large breadth and volume of pediatric patients throughout the year. Encountered conditions are widely varied including children with medical complexity as well as those with common pediatric illnesses. There are approximately 3000 admissions and 16000 patient days annually on the CTU representing approximately 40 of the total inpatient hospital activity. CHEO has representation in all pediatric subspecialties.

The successful candidate(s) will have extensive opportunity to develop clinical skills in relation to care of the hospitalized child or youth with a variety of acute pediatric and complex medical conditions. They will also provide clinical teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels during an exciting time with the arrival of the competency by design curriculum. Immersion in inpatient and outpatient domains will provide great opportunity to develop tertiary level consulting pediatric skills. The position comes with an academic appointment at the University of Ottawa.

Ottawa is Canadas capital city arguably the most livable affordable vibrant and green G7 capital in the world. Ottawa provides an outstanding quality of life. It blends the cultural diversity and vibrancy as the capital city with the warmth and atmosphere of a smaller community. Ottawa possesses numerous national museum renowned cultural institutions festivals passionate sports entertainment and an excellent restaurant scene. Extensive natural areas including the Ottawa River Parkway and Gatineau Park support an active and healthy lifestyle.

The University of Ottawa is Canadas largest bilingual institution of higher learning and research. The Faculty of Medicine offers a wide range of competitive educational and research programs in a dynamic learning environment with stateofthe art facilities. The Faculty is recognized as a national leader in medical education and ranks among the top faculties of medicine worldwide for research intensity and impact.

CHEO strives to create the best life possible for our staff medical staff and learners. We are committed to advancing equity diversity inclusion and indigeneity within our organization and the broader community.

Dedicated to the best life for every child and youth CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research and the CHEO Research Institute is the fastest growing RI in Canada. And we are expanding our pediatric health and research centre with a brandnew stateofthe art integrated childrens treatment centre slated for fall of 2026.

Candidates for this position must have an MD and be eligible for licensing in the Province of Ontario.

CHEO and the Department of Pediatrics are equal opportunity employers. We strongly encourage applications from individuals including Indigenous peoples those who identify as LGBTQ2S persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process please contact the Department of Pediatric Associates at All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.