Academic Cardiologist with focus on Critical Care Cardiology Research

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Faculty of Medicine and the Ottawa Hospital 
The Department of Medicine 
Location: Ottawa, ON
Salary: $500-$700K

Position Summary:
The Department of Medicine and the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) and the Ottawa Hospital is seeking a full-time academic Cardiologist with a focus on Critical Care Cardiology Research.

The successful candidate will work at UOHI, which is a large tertiary centre providing cardiovascular care to Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is Canada’s largest and foremost heart health centre. It employs over 1,400 physicians, nurses, researchers, technicians, allied health professionals and more. The Institute handles more than 235,000 patient visits yearly from across Canada.
In addition to state-of-the-art catheterization (4) and electrophysiology (4) labs, a dedicated cardiac imaging facility with PET, MRI, CT, SPECT and echocardiography imaging, core facilities include 96 inpatient ward beds, an intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU) with 14 beds, an intensive cardiac surgery unit (CSICU) with 27 beds, a Day Unit with 36 beds, a Reference Centre with 11 beds and a Structural Procedure Unit of 6 beds.
The Division is renowned for delivery of outstanding cardiac care, excellence in education at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels (recognized as a leading training program in Canada and internationally). The UOHI is recognized internationally for its research, in particular in critical care cardiology, STEMI/ACS, valvular heart disease, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, cardiac transplantation and pulmonary hypertension among others as well as a rapidly expanding program in structural interventions.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will join a group of 50 cardiologists working at UOHI. The Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU) at UOHI is a high-volume, high-acuity 14 bed unit that provides care to critically ill cardiac patients, including invasive mechanical ventilation, CRRT and percutaneous mechanical circulatory support devices. A wide breadth of cardiac pathology is seen in the unit, including patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, decompensated valvular heart disease, and electrical storm.

The successful candidate will predominantly work in the ICCU and will participate in the ICCU on-call rotation on a regular basis. The individual will also provide care in our Reference Center (a step-down unit) located geographically just outside the level 3 unit, comprising 17 beds. Additional clinical work includes, but is not limited to, the Rapid Assessment of Critical Events (RACE) team and Virtual Cardiac Critical Care program. Additional clinical responsibilities will depend on the successful applicant’s subspecialty training and academic track.

The candidate will participate in academic activities, including teaching of medical residents (both informally at the bedside and with formalized teaching sessions, including morning report and academic half-day).

Finally, the ICCU supports a highly successful, internationally recognized research program. The ICCU research team is leading multiple investigator-initiated clinical trials focused on the care of critically ill cardiac patients. Participation in current clinical research is encouraged and support for new projects will be provided by the Division and the ICCU team.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must hold FRCPC certification in Internal Medicine, with subspecialty certification in Cardiology (or equivalent specialty certification). The candidate must also have completed training in Critical Care Medicine and/or Cardiac Critical Care at a recognized training center.

Candidates must have a very strong clinical research track record. The practice profile will be negotiated based on expected academic and clinical deliverables. Evidence of significant academic productivity is an advantage. Academic appointment ranking will be based on qualifications and experience; however, we are targeting applications from those who qualify for Associate Professor or above. Preference will be given to candidates with formal board certification in a 2-year Critical Care Medicine fellowship program.

Applications from non-Canadians will be considered. The licensing path for U.S. trained physicians has recently been simplified, and full details are available here: CPSO – Practising in Ontario: Information for U.S.-Trained Physicians. The licensing pathway for may internationally trained physicians has also been simplified and usually requites no additional exams.

Why choose Ontario?

• Streamlined licensing pathways – U.S. physicians certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties are eligible for licensure without additional certifications or examinations.
• Lowest membership fees – Ontario has the lowest regulatory membership fee among all Canadian provinces.
• Efficient & timely registration – CPSO is committed to quick and transparent processing, ensuring a smooth transition for physicians looking to practice in Ontario.

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, licensure in Ontario; be eligible to hold an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher at the University of Ottawa within the Department of Medicine; and have experience teaching medical students and residents.

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.

Additional Information:
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.

Ground-breaking medical research is conducted through The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. We rank 5th in Canada for competitive, peer-reviewed grants from the prestigious Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Over 2,300 researchers are publishing more than 2,200 studies yearly, with hundreds being high-impact publications (top 10% or citations).

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 Web of Science recently published a list of the most highly cited researchers in the world, where seven out of eight researchers identified from the uOttawa are from the Faculty of Medicine. Together, these remarkable achievements are a strong testament to the competitiveness and excellence of our Faculty that extend to all our educational programs.

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.

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.

Terms of Employment:
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.

Applications:
Please forward a 1-2 page letter of intent, 3 references (who will not be contacted without permission) and a CV to Dr Rebecca Mathew:

Dr. Rebecca Mathew
Department of Medicine (Division of Cardiology and Department of Critical Care Medicine)
Director, ICCU
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
40 Ruskin Street
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7
rmathew@ottawaheart.ca

Posting End Date: July 15, 2025