Thoracic surgeon

SickKids in Toronto, ON is inviting applications for the position of Thoracic surgeon. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Flexible availability required for: Morning, Day, Evening, To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must diagnose diseases and physiological disorders.
• The candidate may conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, and preventive or curative methods.
• The candidate must prescribe post-operation medication and treatment.
• The candidate must supervise surgical procedures.
• The candidate must treat diseases, injuries, and deformities.
• The candidate must conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens.
• The candidate must prepare research papers for publication and presentation.
• The candidate must study the nature, cause, and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases.
• The candidate must supervise laboratory activities.
• The candidate must act as consultants to other physicians.
• The candidate must order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must be creative.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a hospital (staff position) to assess and manage medical treatment, provide ongoing care to support diagnosis and treatment, and assist patients during their recovery.
• The candidate must work in a hospital to provide care, support medical staff, and assist in patient treatment and recovery.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to complete a medical exam.
• The candidate must provide up-to-date immunization records.
• The candidate must be eligible for professional liability insurance.

How to apply

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• Job reference number 21364
• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?