Come work as an ILD Respirologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Division of Respiratory Medicine is seeking a Respirologist with specialized training and experience in Interstitial Lung Diseases.  The successful candidate will join two clinical/academic ILD specialists in an established, well-recognized, and busy program.

The position is primarily clinical.  Preference will be given to candidates with specific interest and expertise in medical education, clinical epidemiology and/or clinical research.  An interest in developing a clinical niche in sarcoidosis, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, lymphangioleieomyomatosis and other “orphan” lung diseases would be of value. The successful candidate will participate in the city-wide ILD group activities and collaborate with colleagues regionally and provincially.

The VGH Division of Respiratory Medicine is a diverse, dynamic and collegial group.  There will be an opportunity to participate in the rota for the VGH Respirology ward and consult service (negotiable), with associated expectation for clinical teaching for trainees rotating through the service.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)- Mandatory
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- Desired

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Olivia Todd, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and coverletter are required to apply for this position.

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.