Critical Care and General Cardiologist

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Providence Health Care (PHC) Divisions of Cardiology invite applications from outstanding early career cardiologists with fellowship training in cardiac critical care. This position is primarily based at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) in conjunction with a potential clinical role at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH), both of which are University of British Columbia (UBC)-affiliated teaching hospitals. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an academically focused career based on either a strong track record and commitment to education scholarship or a strong publication and research track record, signaling their ability to obtain peer reviewed grant funding within the early phase of their career.
The cardiac intensive care units at Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital are a Level 1 quaternary referral center for the province and manages complex patients with advanced heart failure, congenital heart disease, complex arrhythmias and acute coronary syndromes. We work closely and collaboratively with other critical care colleagues and provide access to clinical rotations in cardiac critical care to medical students and residents from multiple specialties within the Faculty of Medicine at UBC.
The Divisions of Cardiology are actively involved in the care of patients with a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease with catchment from throughout British Columbia. The General Cardiology Program at Vancouver General Hospital is growing and now requires another recruit to support its activities and further expansion. Foundationally, applicants must have specific interest and aptitude in General Cardiology, as they will primarily be involved in the cardiac care of ambulatory patients.
This role will also be a clinical faculty position within the Division of Cardiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). As part of the UBC Division of Cardiology’s academic focus, the successful candidate is expected to substantially support the development and growth of the UBC Cardiology education and/or research programs. The Division of Cardiology will support an appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, however clinical faculty appointments at UBC are assigned at a rank determined by the Academic Appointments, Reappointments, Promotions and Tenure Committee (AARPT).
The Division of Cardiology hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Canadian and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
The Division operates an academic partnership plan, which the successful candidate is expected to contribute to, and be eligible to receive a supplementary stipend for exceptional academic contribution.

Requirements

• Fellowship training in cardiac critical care.
• FRCPC designation in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.
• Eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia.
• Exceptional communication and teaching skills.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory

Nice To Haves

• Early career cardiologists.
• Strong track record and commitment to education scholarship or a strong publication and research track record.
• Ability to obtain peer reviewed grant funding within the early phase of their career.
• Specific interest and aptitude in General Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for ambulatory patients within the General Cardiology Program at Vancouver General Hospital.
• Manage complex patients with advanced heart failure, congenital heart disease, complex arrhythmias, and acute coronary syndromes in cardiac intensive care units.
• Collaborate closely with other critical care colleagues.
• Provide access to clinical rotations in cardiac critical care to medical students and residents.
• Substantially support the development and growth of the UBC Cardiology education and/or research programs.
• Contribute to the Division's academic partnership plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services
• Award-winning recognition programs
• Supplementary stipend for exceptional academic contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level