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

The UBC Movement Disorders Clinic/Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre is seeking an FRCPC Certified Neurologist eligible for independent practice in BC with fellowship training in Movement Disorders. The successful candidate will be able to practice subspecialty movement disorder neurology in the outpatient clinic of the UBC Hospital/Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. They will also be expected to participate in the general neurology service for Vancouver General Hospital where 30+ neurologists share coverage as well as on call coverage for UBC Hospital and for the Rapid Access to Consultative Expertise (RACE) line. Income will be derived from Medical Services Plan (MSP) billing and Medical on Call Availability Plan (MOCAP).

Diversity, equity, 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.

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

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Minimum 1 year Movement Disorder Fellowship with interest in the treatment of Parkinson's disease including advanced therapies and related disorders.
• Participation in the academic activities and contribution to clinical trials is an expectation.
• UBC Hospital and VCH are teaching hospitals and therefore teaching of medical students, residents and fellows is mandatory.

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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