Come work as Associate Physician in Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant Surgery with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)]!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is one of five regional health authorities that work under the Ministry of Health together, with the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), to provide high quality, appropriate and timely health services to British Columbians.

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering care to more than one million B.C. residents living in Vancouver, the North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast and the Central Coast. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care across the full continuum in areas including public health, primary care, acute services, community-based long-term care and home health, mental health, substance use, and research.

The Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and liver transplant surgery team at Vancouver General Hospital is ready to welcome three Full time Associate Physicians to join our HPB program. 

As Associate Physician in Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant Surgery [with Vancouver Coastal Health], you will:

• Assess and manage of both preoperative and post-operative HPB surgical patients as well as provide surgical assistance in HPB and other liver and pancreas related operations being performed by HPB surgeons at VGH, under the direct supervision of the attending HPB surgeon.
• Provide initial consultations (with oversight by the attending HPB surgeon) for HPB patients in the VGH emergency room and the inpatient population, participate in discharge planning and other activities working closely with the HPB team to increase capacity and service delivery.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of accredited postgraduate training as a medical or surgical specialist, verified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).
• Successful completion of Part 1 of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) or Steps 1 through 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLEs) and Education, Training and Experience Medical degree from a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
• Proficiency in the English language as established by the CPSBC and eligibility for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician class, under sponsorship by VCH.
• Valid Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification during the three-month training and orientation period.

To apply now please visit Health Match BC (HMBC) via the link below:

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As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.