Emergency Physician

Vancouver Coastal Health • Powell River, BC

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as an Emergency Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! We are seeking full-time Emergency Physicians to join our team. Live your dream in vibrant small-town BC! Practice Emergency Medicine at an exemplary hospital in Powell River, British Columbia—a diverse and dynamic oceanside community of approximately 22,000 people, where sunsets and whale watching are right at your doorstep. Whether you're a passionate mountain biker, avid sailor, or a part-time artist or musician, the qathet regional district offers an unparalleled lifestyle. Looking for an ideal place to raise a family? Our community boasts a diverse selection of quality schools, a recreation complex featuring two ice rinks, a swimming pool, and a live performance theatre. This position requires an Emergency Physician to work a variety of shifts. Come join a dedicated cohort in a well-supported emergency department. You'll collaborate with specialists in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Radiology, OBGYN, Psychiatry, and Ophthalmology, and embrace the many rewards of a small-town lifestyle. We operate as four shifts per day, one of which is double-coverage during the busiest daytime hours. Exact shifts/hours may vary based on department need. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to delivering exceptional care and building a great place to work. At VCH, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff and medical staff – both current and prospective – have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we are seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation., and people with disabilities.

Requirements

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) - Mandatory

Nice To Haves

• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine - Desired

Responsibilities

• Work a variety of shifts as an Emergency Physician.
• Collaborate with specialists in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Radiology, OBGYN, Psychiatry, and Ophthalmology.

Benefits

• Employer-paid training
• Leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services
• Award-winning recognition programs
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

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