Neuromuscular Neurologist - Halifax

Company Description

The Department of Medicine at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health seeks applications for a full-time Neuromuscular Neurologist in the Division of Neurology at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia.  The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025, but there is flexibility.

The Division of Neurology, one of 15 divisions within the Department of Medicine, consists of 17 full and part-time neurologists who provide comprehensive neurologic care to patients throughout the Maritime provinces. The Division has an active RCPSC-accredited adult neurology residency training program. 

The QEII Health Sciences Centre is a tertiary care facility and level 1 trauma center serving a catchment population of approximately 1 million people.  Our accredited EMG laboratory at the Halifax Infirmary is the academic referral center for Nova Scotia and is the primary teaching unit for electrodiagnostic medicine in the Maritimes. The Neuromuscular Program has an excellent working relationship with Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Physiatry and Neuropathology. Our ALS clinic is a member of Canadian ALS Research Network (CALS) and Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research (CNDR).

Job Description

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will include shared coverage of ambulatory neuromuscular clinics at the Halifax Infirmary, the multidisciplinary ALS Clinic at the NS Rehabilitation Centre and electrodiagnostic (NCS/EMG) services. Additional clinical responsibilities will include participation in night and weekend emergency neurology call (including acute stroke management) approximately twice per month with a resident physician, rotating coverage of the inpatient general neurology service supported by a nurse practitioner and resident physicians, inpatient neurology consultation service, and daytime neurology emergency service. The candidate will also participate in the Dalhousie University undergraduate and postgraduate neurology teaching curriculum. Though primarily a clinical position, there are opportunities for self-generated research projects, clinical trials and other multidisciplinary research studies.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold FRCPC (or equivalent) certification in Neurology, as well as EMG certification from the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (or equivalent) and completion of a minimum one-year fellowship in neuromuscular disease. Candidates must be eligible for specialty licensure in Nova Scotia.

Additional Information

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and names and email addresses of three referees to: Department of Medicine Physician Resource Office, c/o Heather Fraser, by email: Heather.Fraser@nshealth.ca. All applicants must indicate citizenship status (Canadian citizen or permanent resident, open work permit, etc.) when applying, either via email or within application documents.

Applications will be accepted until May 11, 2025.

An attractive remuneration and benefits package through an alternative funding plan will apply. Academic appointment ranking will be based on qualifications and experience.

The Department of Medicine is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. Nova Scotia offers exceptional cultural and recreational opportunities in addition to an outstanding quality of life in all domains. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.