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Physiatrist ? Physical Medicine & RehabilitationEastern Urban ZoneL. A. Miller Center, St. John's, NLPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation PhysicianEastern Zone Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligationsSalary: As per Memorandum of AgreementCompetition Number: VAC0014043Posted Date: 2025-07-15Closing Date: Open until filled.ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICESWe are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.At NL Health Services, we believe that our people ? employees, doctors and volunteers ? make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.????????????????????????????????????????ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYThe Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Continuing Care & Palliative Care Program of NL Health Services ? Eastern Urban Zone invites applications for a full-time Physiatrist at the L.A. Miller Centre in St. John's, NL.The successful candidate will provide services to the Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Continuing Care & Palliative Care Program. Primary clinical workload will involve the medical care of inpatients and outpatients, including consultations, follow-up visits, and ongoing care. The Physician will share equitably the inpatient and outpatient care for Physiatry services and participate in the on-call rota with the team.Opportunities for participation in postgraduate medical teaching and responding to requests from other members of the hospital staff to provide education are available when clinical duties permit.Work EnvironmentSt. John's is a vibrant, historic city on the eastern tip of North America, offering a warm and welcoming community, a thriving arts and culture scene, and easy access to the stunning natural landscapes of the Avalon Peninsula ? including whale watching, hiking, and some of the most dramatic coastlines in Canada.????????????????????????????????????????QUALIFICATIONSMedical Degree (MD) from a recognized institutionFellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) or eligibility for certificationEligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check????????????????????????????????????????DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide comprehensive Physiatry services including inpatient and outpatient consultations, follow-up visits, and ongoing careShare equitably the inpatient and outpatient care for Physiatry services with the teamParticipate in the on-call rota shared equitably among team membersParticipate in postgraduate medical teaching and education as clinical duties permitWork collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Continuing Care & Palliative Care teamSupport person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvement