Come work as Neurologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

We are recruiting a neurologist with subspecialty training in headache disorders to join our Headache Program based at the University of British Columbia Hospital (UBCH).  It is anticipated that headache clinic space will be available for 2-3 days per week.  The candidate must be committed to teaching and education.  Participation or initiation of clinical research and clinical trials in headache is encouraged.  This is an excellent opportunity to expand our headache program and evolve into a leadership role.

The candidate will also be expected to participate actively as a ward manager and as a consult manager for general neurology services at the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) as well as participating on the on-call roster for general neurology.  These services manage a busy complex in-hospital neurology patient load.  There is a separate Stroke Service for management of cerebrovascular disorders.  The Vancouver General Hospital is the main tertiary care hospital in B.C for complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Both UBCH and VGH are teaching hospitals.  The VGH/UBC Hospitals are served by approximately 60 neurologists.  We serve a large and extremely diverse patient population.  We have a large neurology residency program.  Most clinical service programs have post-graduate fellows.

This is a clinical position.  Remuneration is on a Fee for Service basis.  The candidate will be encouraged to maintain a private office for activities outside of the Headache Clinic.

Vancouver is a large coastal city with a temperate climate.  The population of metro Vancouver is greater than 3 million with a rich ethnic diversity. There are  a wealth of recreational, social and cultural activities.  Vancouver is in close proximity to Whistler, a world class ski and all season resort , and has immediate access to the waters of the Pacific Northwest for fishing, boating, and sailing.

The candidate must be have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status and must be eligible for full licensure with the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

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

This position involves an interesting mix of working in a hospital based headache clinic, the option of additional private office-based practice, and acute and in-patient hospital general neurology is a very large and busy teaching hospital.

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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