MUSCULOSKELETAL RADIOLOGIST – HAMILTON GENERAL SITE
The Department of Medical Imaging, McMaster University and the Department of Diagnostic Imaging,
Hamilton Health Sciences are seeking a full-time academic musculoskeletal imaging radiologist for
the Hamilton General Hospital.
The Hamilton General Hospital is a tertiary care hospital and Level 1 orthopedic trauma regional
center of excellence covering South Central and Southwest Ontario, a region with a population of
2.3 million people. It is also one of the largest trauma centres in Canada with high acute and
emergency care burden. The MSK Radiology Division at the Hamilton General Hospital works closely
with the orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, neurologists, family physicians and physiatrists to
provide timely and comprehensive patient care. McMaster University is also home of the David Braley
Athletic Center which is one of the largest fitness centers at a Canadian university, providing care
to McMaster University athletes as well as outpatients with sports-related injuries. As such we see
a wide range of musculoskeletal pathology, as our population ranges from primary care to tertiary
care. The musculoskeletal work encompasses the spectrum of orthopedic work, with all aspects of
MSK, including sports injury and focus on trauma, pain management and rehabilitation. The
diagnostic imaging team works alongside clinical colleagues to provide optimal evidence-based care
to patients with soft tissue, bone and joint pathologies.
The Hamilton General Hospital Radiology Association consists of 25-30 subspecialty trained
radiologists overseeing tertiary care practice and a diverse community of independent health facility
(IHF) practices. The Association offers flexible percentage FTE status for interested applicants. Our
practice model offers hybrid reporting options with mixture of on-site and remote reporting
opportunities to allow for flexible scheduling.
Clinical assignments include some general and body radiology, as well as participation in the
department body radiologist on-call schedule. Community practice setting assignments are inclusive
of musculoskeletal ultrasound and BMD.
Fellowship training in musculoskeletal imaging is expected. Applicants must possess strong
diagnostic skills which will enhance our tertiary imaging team and multi- disciplinary programs and
have proven established experience in trauma and sports imaging. Interventional MSK skills are also
expected. The successful candidate will be scheduled for clinical work, subspecialty and teaching
rounds, including contributions of expertise and regular participation in departmental and
multidisciplinary trauma rounds. Radiology skills must be inclusive of all musculoskeletal
modalities, with experience in MSK ultrasound and ultrasound-guided interventions which is
essential, besides standard fluoroscopy/CT guided MSK interventions. Other MSK interventional skills
such as radiofrequency / cryoablations, vertebroplasty, cementoplasty and advanced pain management
procedures will be helpful though not mandatory, as the department is planning to expand these
interventions currently performed by our interventional radiologists.
This is a full-time faculty position at McMaster University, and academic rank will be commensurate with
the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will promote clinical
scholarship through teaching, mentorship, and support for research and will demonstrate excellence
in clinical care, exhibit collegial, civil relations in all interactions. Participation in teaching and supervision
for our Diagnostic Radiology residency program and musculoskeletal fellowship, as well as
undergraduate programs is required.
Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario, certified by the
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and meet the credentialing
requirements of Hamilton Health Sciences and radiology group affiliated community practices.
Hamilton Health Sciences is a family of seven hospitals and a cancer centre, serving more than 2.3
million residents of Hamilton, central south and central west Ontario. The Diagnostic Imaging
department at HHS provides comprehensive care for the region, with subspecialty imaging expertise.
McMaster University has consistently placed among the top 50 universities in the world for health
and medicine. The Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine is world renowned for its innovative
method of small group, problem-based education, and a focus on self-directed, life-long learning.
The Department of Medical Imaging provides rewarding opportunities for faculty who are interested
in education, clinical excellence, research and multi-disciplinary team projects.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents
will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting
requirements, the employer is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either
Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of
origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following
statements: “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or “No, I am not a citizen or
permanent resident of Canada”.
Interested applicants should submit in PDF format:
- A cover letter of intent inclusive of a statement of teaching interests and philosophy and/or research interests, where applicable
- A Curriculum Vitae
- Names of three references; please note that no reference or letters of recommendations are required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process. Unsolicited letters will not be reviewed until later stages of the search process.
- Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum)
Applications will be accepted until successful recruitment completed.
EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO:
Dr. David Landry, Site Chief
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hamilton General Hospital Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, ON
[email protected] and [email protected] (c/o Dr. John Donnellan, Chief, DI, HHS)
