Cardiac Intensive Care Specialist - University of Toronto, Toronto

The Opportunity

The Department of Medicine, within the esteemed Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with the Division of Cardiology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, is seeking an Academic Cardiac Intensive Care Specialist. This is a full-time academic appointment, offering the successful candidate a position as a Clinician Teacher or Clinician Quality Improvement at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to contribute to advanced cardiac medicine and patient care in a leading academic environment in Toronto.

• 50-75% clinical duties, providing specialized cardiac care.
• 25-50% dedicated to teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and/or administrative responsibilities.

Skills and Experience

We are seeking candidates with broad clinical, teaching, and quality improvement experience to join our dynamic department. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in cardiac care and academic contributions.

• Hold an MD degree.
• Have or be eligible for certification in Cardiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Have or be eligible for licensure to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Completion of formal training in Cardiac Critical Care is mandatory.

Teaching experience will be assessed based on formal training in education, a strong track record of interest and excellence in resident and fellow education, formal training in teaching methodology, awards, leadership as a clinical educator, and other relevant experience.

Quality improvement experience will be evaluated by the presence of formal training in quality improvement, a track record of successful initiatives, leadership roles, awards, and/or publications in the field.

Your Impact

Joining the Division of Cardiology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre means becoming part of one of the largest divisions within the Department of Medicine, comprising 22 full-time and 27 part-time and community cardiologists. As a major provider of tertiary and quaternary cardiac services and a leader in less invasive structural heart interventions, the Division of Cardiology serves as a regional cardiac referral centre for many complex cardiac procedures. Your expertise will directly enhance the high standard of cardiac care provided to patients across Toronto and beyond.

The Department of Medicine is deeply committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Members benefit from excellent opportunities for educational and research endeavours, including protected time for scholarly activities, ensuring rewarding and fulfilling career development within the academic medicine landscape.

About the University of Toronto and Sunnybrook

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is a world-renowned academic health sciences centre located in Toronto, Ontario. It is recognized globally for its leadership in trauma care, emergency and critical care, brain sciences, heart and stroke disorders, high-risk maternal and fetal care, and musculoskeletal care. This affiliation provides an unparalleled environment for clinical practice and academic growth in cardiac medicine.

Both Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto are consistently ranked among the top 100 employers in Canada, reflecting their commitment to fostering supportive and innovative work environments. The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is a hub for groundbreaking research and education, offering a vibrant academic community.