Institution: University of Toronto
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (Toronto Rehab)
Campus: St. George Campus
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Req ID: 48356
Number of Positions: Up to 2
Start Date: October 1, 2026, or shortly thereafter
Application Deadline: August 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET

Position Overview

The Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, is seeking a Physiatrist–Clinician Teacher for the Department of Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation at University Health Network’s Rehabilitation Program.

The successful candidate(s) will be academic clinicians who demonstrate excellence in both teaching and clinical practice.

Applicants should be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of:

Lecturer
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Full Professor

The appointment will be within the Clinician Teacher stream.

Clinical Responsibilities

The Department of Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation at UHN is seeking experienced clinicians in:

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation
Slow Stream General Rehabilitation

The successful candidate(s) will:

Share responsibility for inpatient consultations.
Share responsibility for outpatient consultations.
Work within UHN-Rehab’s University Centre ABI Rehabilitation Service.
Work within Bickle Centre’s Slow Stream Rehabilitation Service.
Provide physiatric consultations and follow-up care to outpatients with acquired brain injuries.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate(s) should demonstrate an established record of teaching excellence across:

Undergraduate medical education
Postgraduate medical education

The appointment is intended for clinicians who contribute significantly to academic teaching and learner development.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

Hold an MD degree or equivalent.
Be eligible for licensure through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

For Candidates Trained in Canada

Applicants must:

Hold Fellowship certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FRCPC), or
Be eligible for Fellowship certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

For Candidates Trained in the United States

Applicants must:

Hold certification or be eligible for certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; and/or
Hold certification or be eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Academic Teaching Qualification

Applicants must have one of the following:

Completion of the University of Toronto Master Teacher Program;
A master's degree in an education-related discipline; or
A demonstrated record of teaching excellence sufficient for eligibility for a full-time academic appointment in the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Preferred Qualifications

The following are considered assets:

Fellowship training in Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation.
Additional expertise in rehabilitation medicine.
Advanced experience in medical education.

Salary

Compensation: Exceeds CAD $200,000 annually.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit:

Cover letter.
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Names and addresses of three referees.

Application Instructions

Applications must be sent directly to:

Sarah Cote
550 University Avenue, Suite 3-102-11
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Email: Sarah.Cote@uhn.ca

Important: Applications submitted through the University of Toronto "Apply Now" button will not be considered.

Additional Information

For more information about Toronto Rehab:

Toronto Rehab Website

For more information about the Department of Medicine:

University of Toronto Department of Medicine

For academic position descriptions:

Academic Position Descriptions

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that enhances its ability to serve a global community.

Applications are strongly encouraged from:

Indigenous Peoples
Black and racialized persons
Women
Persons with disabilities
Individuals of diverse sexual and gender identities

The University values demonstrated commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences in advancing its academic mission.