Come work as Neuro-rehab Physiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The spinal cord injury, brain injury, and neuromusculoskeletal programs at GF Strong are looking for 3 permanent specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus in Neurologic rehabilitation to join our group. The roles include:

1) Primary SCI Physiatrist

Roles: Inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation: 4-8 months per year, with flexibility in FTE equivalents (0.45 typically). Outpatient clinics: 1-3 half days, focus of outpatient clinical practice to be discussed. Consult service: 2-4 months per year. Estimated to be 0.6 FTE billed fee for service. Prior billing history/estimated earnings available on request.

2) Primary ABI Physiatrist

Roles: Inpatient ABI/stroke rehabilitation: 4-6 month per year, with additional roles (transitional and outpatient intensive programs) available up to 10 months per year at 0.6-0.8 FTE. Outpatient clinics 1 half day per week. Consult service 2-4 months per year. Estimated to be 0.5 FTE billed fee for service. Prior billing history/estimate earning available on request.

3) NMS and SCI/ABI Physiatrist

Roles: Inpatient & consult NMS rehabilitation: 2 months per year (combined to a full time role those months). Combined opportunity for ABI/SCI inpatient roles anticipated for 3-6 further inpatient months, with consult service role responsibilities aligning with these services. Outpatient clinics availability (SCI and NMS) at 0.1-0.3 FTE.

Compensation for inpatient and outpatient work is via a clinical service contract, which is prorated to an annual full time rate of ~350,000/yr. Start date flexible, expected for July 1/2025.

On-call coverage: GF Strong and Vancouver Acute (largely comprised of VGH baclofen pump coverage), typically 3 weeks per year.

Participation in program development through education, quality improvement, research and/or administrative roles is encouraged and valued, with potential opportunities for compensation open to be discussed.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Desired

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

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

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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