Academic Clinician Behavioural Neurologist

Date Posted: 06/02/2025
Req ID: ACBN2025
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine/Division of Neurology
Department: Department of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: Baycrest Hospital
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

The Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine at Baycrest Health Sciences and the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, are seeking to recruit a qualified full-time behavioural/cognitive neurologist with an academic position description of Academic Clinician. This will involve devoting 90% of their time on clinical care, 5% on scholarly activities and 5% on administrative service. The scope of clinical activities will focus primarily on Baycrest’s novel Virtual Behavioural Medicine Program, which involves the virtual assessment and management of individuals with dementia and neuropsychiatric symptoms such as physical aggression, agitation and psychosis, as well the world class Sam and Ida Ross Memory Clinic. Virtual Behavioural Medicine is a game changer in the assessment and management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia and the successful candidate will play a major role in this innovative program.

The successful candidate must be eligible for a Full-Time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. The effective start date of the appointment is October 1, 2025 or a mutually agreeable date.

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree, completed an adult neurology residency with board certification from their country of training (if not trained in Canada) or hold or be eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. In addition, the successful candidate must have completed at least one year of training in Virtual Behavioural Medicine for management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia and have expertise in teaching. Lastly, the successful candidate must be able to function proficiently in English.

Baycrest is located in Toronto, Ontario and is home to the newly created Austin Centre for Neurology and Behavioural Support. It is fully-affiliated with the University of Toronto and plays a unique and important role in training and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows who will have the responsibility of caring for the increasing number of individuals with dementia and related cognitive and behavioural disorders. Baycrest operates over 1,000 beds across a full continuum of senior health and residential care programs with 2,000 staff and 2,000 volunteers. The continuum includes the newly established Austin Centre for Neurology and Behavioural Support which encompasses the Sam and Ida Ross Memory Clinic, Virtual Behavioural Medicine Program, Baycrest Movement Disorders and Spasticity Clinics, Geriatric General Neurology Clinic, and Multiple Sclerosis Clinic. In addition, there is an acute 20-bed Behavioural Neurology Unit that provides care for individuals with neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia, as well as a 262-bed post-acute Hospital; a 472-bed long-term care facility; a 190-suite retirement/assisted living home; and a 120-suite residence for independent older adults. In addition, Baycrest offers comprehensive on-site, home-based and virtual ambulatory services that serve 10,000 clients annually. This position will be based at Baycrest located at 3560 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M6A 2E1.

Baycrest is a world-class leader in innovation in aging, with the acclaimed Rotman Research Institute considered one of the premier brain institutes in the world, and the Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation (KL-CARE), which supports clinical research and the application of research findings directly to patient care. In addition, Baycrest is the home base for the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) which aims to develop, evaluate and disseminate innovative technologies and services relevant to the senior sector.

The Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto is one of the largest in North America, with 800 full-time faculty members, 1,000 postgraduate trainees, and 20 sub-specialty divisions located across six fully-affiliated hospitals, four community-affiliated hospitals and more than a dozen additional clinical practice sites. A philosophy of innovation, creativity and continuous quality improvement informs all that the Department does.

Compensation will depend on the amount of clinical work performed based on fee for service billing, commensurate with qualifications, and possible income from an Alternate Funding Plan (AFP) in the range of $250,000 to $300,000. Office and secretarial support for clinical service delivery will be provided without cost.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates are invited to respond in confidence with a covering letter and curriculum vitae to:

Dr. Morris Freedman
Head, Division of Neurology
Baycrest Health Sciences
3560 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON M6A 2E1
Tel: 416 785-2500 ext 2400
Email: mfreedman@baycrest.org

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If you would like more information about Baycrest, please visit www.baycrest.org

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The University of Toronto and Baycrest are committed to diversity within its community. In support of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, LGBTQ2SA+ communities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’).