Emergency Physician

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as an Emergency Physician and become part of a dedicated and collegial team providing care at the UBC Hospital Emergency Department (ED) in Vancouver, BC. This is a locum position requiring 2 or more shifts per month on an ongoing basis. The UBC ED is a high-volume, low-acuity site that sees approximately 30,000 patients annually, including pediatrics, and has the capacity for critical care and admissions. It operates daily from 8 am to 8 pm and functions as the sister site to the Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department, sharing consulting services and resources.

Requirements

• License to practice emergency medicine in BC.
• FRCPC-EM, CCFP-EM, and/or ABEM certification.
• 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

• Provide care to a community centre in the west end of Vancouver.
• Cover the UBC (University of British Columbia) Emergency Department (ED).
• Work 2 or more shifts per month on an ongoing basis.
• Provide care including pediatrics.
• Manage ambulance arrivals and have the capacity for critical care and admissions.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed