120219 - Gastroenterologist/Therapeutic Endoscopist

Work Location
VGH 12th & Oak
Supplementary Job Title
Physicians & Medical Staff - Gastroenterology
Labour Agreement
Medical Staff
Position Type
Locum
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
Job Category
Physicians
Salary Grade
FFS
End Date
7/31/2025

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

The Division of Gastroenterology at Vancouver General Hospital seeks a locum 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.

A minimum of two years of experience, either via a two-year fellowship or its equivalent in clinical experience beyond fellowship, at an academic centre, is mandatory. One to two years of advanced training in ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, luminal stenting, balloon enteroscopy and endoscopic mucosal resection is required and experience with endoscopic submucosal dissection and NOTES procedures are an asset.

The successful applicant will show demonstrated potential in teaching and for the duration of the locum position, be expected to participate in the undergraduate as well as postgraduate teaching activities of the Division and Department.

The closing date for applications is April 30, 2024.

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

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.