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121232 - Gastroenterologist / Therapeutic Endoscopist

Vancouver, BC
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  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Gastroenterologist / Therapeutic Endoscopist
Job ID 2024-121232
City Vancouver
  • Work Location
  • VGH 12th & Oak
  • Supplementary Job Title
  • Physicians & Medical Staff - Gastroenterology
  • Labour Agreement
  • Medical Staff
  • Job Status
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Job Category
  • Physicians
  • Salary Grade
  • FFS
Job Summary

Job Title:

Gastroenterologist / Therapeutic Endoscopist


Work Site:

Vancouver General Hospital


Status:

Permanent


Start Date:

To be mutually agreed upon


Compensation Type:

Fee-for-Service (FFS)


Come work as a Gastroenterologist / Therapeutic Endoscopist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Division of Gastroenterology at Vancouver General Hospital seeks a gastroenterologist who is qualified in the area of therapeutic endoscopy. The candidate must have completed an advanced therapeutic endoscopy fellowship beyond core gastroenterology training at a Canadian, American or European university centre. Specifically, training in advanced endoscopic tissue resection is required for the establishment and leadership of a program based at VGH.

A minimum of two years of experience, either via a two-year gastroenterology fellowship or its equivalent in clinical experience beyond fellowship, at an academic centre, is mandatory. In addition, two years of training in advanced endoscopic techniques is required. As noted, dedicated experience and training with third space endoscopy, endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, and other advanced tissue resection techniques is required. Academic proficiency as reflected by the acquisition of an advanced academic degree beyond a basic medical degree (e.g., MSc, PhD or MD by thesis) and a strong publication and teaching record are preferable.

The candidate must also have Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. In addition, the successful candidate must be eligible to be licensed to practice as a Gastroenterologist in the Province of British Columbia.

The successful applicant will show demonstrated potential in teaching and will be expected to participate in the undergraduate as well as postgraduate teaching activities of the Division and Department. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be appointed as a clinical faculty member in the UBC Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine.

Vancouver Coastal Health hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The closing date for applications is July 12 2024.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a letter describing research interests and plans, and four letters of reference addressing scholarly, professional, and creative work, teaching and administration.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

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

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.

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
  • 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

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.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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