Neurology

VCHA-6445

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Role and Facility Information

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

The UBC Headache Clinic is seeking an FRCPC certified Neurologist eligible for independent practice in BC with fellowship training in headache medicine. The successful candidate will be able to practice subspecialty headache neurology in the outpatient clinic of the UBC Hospital. The neurologist will also be expected to participate in the general neurology service for Vancouver General Hospital where 30 neurologists share neurology ward and consultation services, as well as on-call coverage for UBC Hospital. Neurology service at Vancouver General Hospital involves serving as MRP and consultant for complex hospital neurology cases. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching of medical students, neurology residents, and neurology fellows. Income will be derived from Medical Services Plan (MSP) billing and Medical On Call Availability Plan (MOCAP).

Minimum 1 year Headache Fellowship. UBC Hospital and VH are teaching hospitals and therefore teaching of medical students, residents and fellows is mandatory.

Qualifications

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

• FRCPC Neurology with a minimum 1-year Headache Fellowship- Mandatory

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.

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