Clinical Associate Physician-Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PHYSICIAN-PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

DIVISION OF CRITICAL CARE

CHEO/University of Ottawa

The Department of Pediatrics at CHEO, University of Ottawa is recruiting a full-time Clinical Associate physician within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Division of Critical Care, starting as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate will hold a medical degree from an approved LCME school. Experience in PICU and/or further subspecialty training or certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Anesthesia or Pediatric Emergency Medicine are considered assets but not a requirement. Any interested candidates should apply, and we will offer additional fellow-level training if required. The successful candidate will be eligible for a faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa at an academic rank commensurate with experience.  While English is the language of the health record, functionality in French is an asset.

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 Critical Care.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a mixed surgical/medical unit with over 600 admissions annually. The CHEO PICU is a state-of-the art 13-bed unit that cares for critically ill children in our region and provides extra-mural support through our rapid response team (RRT), external referral service and pediatric transport team. As a Clinical Associate (CA), your primary responsibility will be to provide clinical coverage for the PICU. You will also be responsible for providing outreach critical care advice and support within the Emergency Department, inpatient wards, and beyond. You will also assist in the arrangement of inter-hospital transfers, in collaboration with our pediatric transport team. You will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, and you will provide oversight to the team of postgraduate trainees. 

Clinical responsibilities include:

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  In-house overnight coverage of the PICU, with backup support from the most responsible physician


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  Rounding on PICU patients and implementing patient plans


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  Seeing ER consults and rapid response team activations


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  Attending resuscitations and Code Blues


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  Based on experience, performing or assisting with procedures such as intubations, central lines, chest tubes and arterial lines.


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  Supporting transfers from outside hospitals


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  Attending family and multidisciplinary meetings

Renumeration: Payment is based on an hourly rate of $125-150/hour (depending on experience). You will be expected to work a minimum of 5 overnight shifts per month, but could do more shifts at the per diem rate if desired. 

The University of Ottawa is Canada's 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 state-of-the 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.

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 brand-new state-of-the art integrated children's treatment centre, slated for fall of 2026. With sustainability as a driving force, CHEO is an organization that is Growing 4 Good. We use the most current technologies and innovative practices. CHEO was recently recognized as a Stage 7 healthcare organization utilizing full Electronic Health Record functionality to enable high quality care, functionality, and integration with outside organizations.

Candidates for this position must have an MD and be eligible for licensing in the Province of Ontario. All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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 [email protected]. 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.