Nephrologist

The Department of Medicine and the Division of Nephrology at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital are seeking a full-time nephrologist with a focus in home dialysis and / or advanced Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD).

The Division of Nephrology is renowned for delivery of outstanding care and recognized programs including The Ottawa Hospital renal program which is the largest in Ontario. We currently provide care for approximately 900 dialysis patients (700 hemodialysis, 200 peritoneal dialysis and 30 home hemodialysis) and >

1100 kidney transplant recipients. We have a dedicated inpatient nephrology ward, perform 80-100 kidney transplants annually, and are actively involved in the management of AKI / nephrology patients across the ICUs at our institution.

In addition to clinics for general nephrology, we provide a multi-care kidney clinic (MCK) for patients with progressive renal disease and have specialized clinics for hypertension, glomerulonephritis, obstetrical nephrology, and cystic renal diseases. We have a strong Royal College nephrology residency program as well as specialized fellowship programs in hypertension, transplantation, glomerulonephritis, advanced chronic kidney disease, home dialysis, advanced hemodialysis, and critical care nephrology.

Research is conducted through the Kidney Research Centre (KRC) of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Basic science studies focus on diabetic nephropathy, acute kidney injury, and the biology of extracellular vesicles. Clinical research is led by several division members, working collaboratively on clinical trials, population-level studies, and systematic reviews in AKI, CKD, dialysis, transplantation, PKD, GN, and blood pressure measurement / management.

The Ottawa Hospital is a 1150 bed tertiary-care hospital serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec at four inpatient sites (Civic, General, Heart Institute, and the Rehabilitation Centre) and one ambulatory centre (Riverside). There are approximately 50,000 inpatient admissions, 160,000 emergency visits, and over one million outpatient visits annually.

The Department of Medicine is a research-intensive Department. Members currently hold 25 University Research Chairs. The Department receives approximately $60 million per year in external research funding and members publish approximately 1200 peer-reviewed publications annually.

The Faculty of Medicine is a nationally recognized leader, ranked among Canada’s top-tier medical faculties. As the most research-intensive Faculty at the University of Ottawa, the Faculty of Medicine contributes significantly to the University being ranked 5th in the country for total research revenues (Research InfoSource), routinely 2nd or 3rd in Canada for research intensity in Medicine / Science grants (McLean’s), 4th in Canada for citations (2022 THE rankings), and 1st for overall growth in Tri-council funding over the past two decades.

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English / French) university in the world and the Faculty of Medicine first and largest bilingual medical school in Canada. The Faculty of Medicine has a long history of conducting the highest quality basic and clinical research, in close partnership with five affiliated academic hospitals and six research institutes.

The City of Ottawa provides a thriving multicultural and bilingual environment. Ottawa boasts numerous cultural activities as well as readily accessible sporting and natural resources, making it an ideal family and healthy living environment.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will participate in clinical care involving different facets of Nephrology including peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and consultative nephrology in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Members of the Division participate in the nephrology evening dialysis and on-call rotation on a regular basis. They actively participate in the teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students. The incumbent will commit between 50% and 75% to clinical activities. Time commitment is dependent upon the candidate’s academic focus.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree; be a member of, or be eligible to be a member of, the Canadian Medical Protective Association; have, or be eligible for certification in Nephrology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and have, or be eligible for, licensure in Ontario. Training in advanced CKD and / or home dialysis therapies (i.e., peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis) is considered a strong asset.

Experience teaching medical students and residents is required. The successful candidate will be eligible to hold an academic appointment at the rank of an Assistant Professor or higher at the University of Ottawa. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital are bilingual institutions and therefore in the case of potentially successful candidates of equal ability, a bilingual (French / English) candidate would be preferred.

The income for this position is derived from a variety of sources including but not limited to clinical billings (fee-for-service), salary support (AFP) as well as honorariums / stipends. Health and welfare benefits including extended health, dental and disability insurance as well as life insurance are offered to full-time physicians.

Additional Information

The Department of Medicine is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our living, learning, and work environments. We encourage qualified applicants from all groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity to apply. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

Please note Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contacts

Please forward a 1-2 page letter of intent, 3 references (who will not be contacted without permission), and a CV to Dr. Jolanta Karpinski, Head Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa at [email protected].

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