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Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Physician

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

NL Health Services is hiring a full-time Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician) at the L.A. Miller Centre in St. John's, NL. The role covers inpatient and outpatient consultations, follow-up and ongoing care, shared on-call duties, and postgraduate teaching when clinical duties allow. Hours are 75 bi-weekly plus on-call; pay follows the Memorandum of Agreement.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide inpatient and outpatient physiatry consultations and ongoing care
  • Share inpatient and outpatient care equitably with the team
  • Participate in the shared on-call rota
  • Take part in postgraduate medical teaching when clinical duties permit
  • Work with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation, geriatrics and palliative care team

Requirements summary:

  • MD from a recognized institution
  • FRCPC in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or eligibility for certification
  • Eligible for licensure with CPSNL
  • Satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector checks
Source and dates

Source type not verified · nlhs

Employer posting date
2025-07-14
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsFRCPC, CPSNL licensure
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
EducationProfessional degree (MD, JD…) (required)
Fields of studyPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Perks mentionedGenerous parental leave, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Visa sponsorship, Performance bonus

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Job description

Physiatrist — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Eastern Urban Zone
L. A. Miller Center, St. John's, NL

Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Physician
Eastern Zone

Hours75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligations
SalaryAs per Memorandum of Agreement
Competition NumberVAC0014043
Posted Date2025-07-15
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICES

We 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.

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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The 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 Environment

St. 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.

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) or eligibility for certification
  • Eligible 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

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide comprehensive Physiatry services including inpatient and outpatient consultations, follow-up visits, and ongoing care
  • Share equitably the inpatient and outpatient care for Physiatry services with the team
  • Participate in the on-call rota shared equitably among team members
  • Participate in postgraduate medical teaching and education as clinical duties permit
  • Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Continuing Care & Palliative Care team
  • Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

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REMUNERATION

As per Memorandum of Agreement

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. Starting salary will be based on years of clinical experience.

Benefits Include:

  • Study Leave
  • Annual Leave — 20 working days
  • Family Leave, Parental Leave, Education Leave, Sick Leave
  • 10 paid statutory holidays + Compensatory Leave
  • Employer-Sponsored RRSP
  • Group Insurance — Basic Life, AD&D, Supplementary Health, Group Travel, Vision Care

Available Incentives:

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HOW TO APPLY

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications via our careers webpage: Apply here

For more information, please contact:

[email protected]

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LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICING IN NL

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

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