Emergency Physician

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Join a team of Emergency Physicians providing care to a large urban area in an academic centre. The Department of Emergency Medicine comprises a group of dedicated and collegial physicians who cover the VGH (Vancouver General Hospital) Emergency Department and the associated UBC (University of British Columbia) Urgent Care Centre in Vancouver, BC, and who are seeking locum Emergency Physicians at VGH. We are seeking both part and full time candidates. Locums interested in working 4-6 shifts per month on an ongoing basis as well as candidates who may be interested in full time (10-14 shifts per month) work for a defined period to fill current leaves will be considered. Locums are also be eligible to apply for an active staff position when openings available if they meet qualifications. Locum positions are renewed on a yearly basis. The salary is not fee-for-service but rather based on an alternate payment contract and consistent with that of a full-time emergency physician in British Columbia. Details will be provided to interested candidates. Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department sees approximately 95,000 patients per year and houses a Level 1 Trauma Centre. VGH is a 850 bed adult tertiary care hospital focusing on world class tertiary, trauma, and neurological care.

Requirements

• License to practice emergency medicine in BC
• FRCPC-EM certification, or CCFP-EM and/or ABEM certification
• At least 5 years of experience in a high acuity and volume trauma centre
• Collaborative spirit
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy, understanding, and respect of diverse and divergent perspectives and behaviors
• Record of accomplishments that demonstrates commitment to clinical excellence and medical education

Responsibilities

• Providing care to a large urban area in an academic centre.
• Covering the VGH (Vancouver General Hospital) Emergency Department and the associated UBC (University of British Columbia) Urgent Care Centre.

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 are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

What This Job Offers

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