Position DescriptionThe Department of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Cardiac Critical Care at the Hospital for Sick Children is inviting applications for the position of full-time Cardiac Intensivist. The effective date of this appointment is July 1 st , 2026 (negotiable).
Primary DescriptionWe are looking for a candidate with an interest and drive to push forward the field of pediatric cardiac ICU. The candidate must hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent, must be able to function proficiently in English and must have training and extensive clinical experience in paediatric cardiac critical care. Responsibilities include full-time equivalent clinical pediatric cardiac critical care practice, research, education, and administrative responsibilities as required by a Staff Physician in the Department of Critical Care Medicine. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research or other scholarly work is required. Diverse trajectories of academic focus welcome. An expertise in Quality Improvement (particularly with registry experience), Global Health or Pulmonary Hypertension would be of benefit but not absolutely required. Preference will be given to mid-senior career cardiac intensivists particularly with experience in large volume cardiac programs.
Clinical responsibilities include being the Most Responsible Physician for critically ill children admitted to the CCCU. This includes being responsible for all management decisions, assessments and engagement and consultations with other clinicians in the care of patients admitted to this unit. Performing procedures as required while caring for critically ill children admitted to the CCCU. Providing advice to referring physicians from SickKids catchment areas who call 'Criticall' to seek help when caring for a critically ill child at their hospital. This includes providing management suggestions and dispatching our Acute Care Transport Service (ACTS) clinicians to retrieve these patients and transport them to SickKids. Providing an in-hospital consultation service to assist in the care of acutely unwell children admitted to SickKids via Cardiology Consult Service. Responsibilities may also include participation in other collaborative teams within the Labatt Family Heart Centre depending on interests, experience, and qualifications.
Additional Description The successful candidate must be committed to a career as an academic clinician. The candidate must be eligible for academic appointment at the University of Toronto. The candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Medical staff appointments in the Department and at The Hospital for Sick Children are aligned with faculty classifications at the University of Toronto and as specified by the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN). There is an opportunity for a medical director contingent upon demonstrated interests and qualifications.
Hospital/Division Description Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, SickKids is a world-renowned, state-of-the-art pediatric health care facility affiliated with the University of Toronto. The hospital is committed to ongoing learning and development and features a caring and supportive work environment. The Division of Cardiac Critical Care is currently comprised of 9 physicians and is responsible for the comprehensive care for all patients admitted to the Cardiac Critical Care Unit, including mechanical circulatory support.
Remuneration will be between the range of $266,000 - $380,000 (at time of writing), for 35 hours per week plus on call responsibilities, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Periodic billing overage distributions may be received over and above base salary. Support for relocation expenses will be offered.
Application instructions Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a one-page statement of interest and curriculum vitae, in PDF format, via email to:
Dr. Roxanne Kirsch Division Head, Cardiac CCU Department of Critical Care Medicine SickKids Hospital 555 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5G 1X8 Canada Email: [email protected] 
