Endocrinologist, Richmond Community

Vancouver Coastal Health • Richmond, BC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as an Endocrinologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! In alignment with the standards of practice and the vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the endocrinologist accepting this position will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and evidence‑based care for adults with diabetes across outpatient and inpatient settings. This role supports the Richmond Community of Care and contributes to VCH’s commitment to patient‑ and family‑centred care, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will provide specialized endocrinology services through the Richmond Hospital Diabetes Education Centre, including participation in inpatient consultation and on‑call coverage, as required. The clinical practice will focus on complex diabetes management, including but not limited to: Gestational diabetes, Steroid‑induced diabetes mellitus, Type 1 diabetes, Complex Type 2 diabetes. Care will be delivered in both ambulatory and acute care settings, supporting patients through education, treatment optimization, and coordinated transitions of care. The role includes access to medical daycare and specialized endocrine diagnostic testing, including but not limited to ACTH stimulation testing and growth hormone (GH) stimulation testing, in accordance with site capabilities and program requirements. The endocrinologist will work closely with an interdisciplinary team that includes diabetes nurse educators, dietitians, pharmacists, nurses, primary care providers, obstetrics, internal medicine, and other specialty services to ensure integrated and coordinated care. Endocrinology support will primarily be provided through outpatient consultation, with availability for telephone advice and management recommendations to inpatient teams as needed. Patients requiring specialist follow‑up will typically be seen in the outpatient setting. Urgent inpatient assessments may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on clinical need and service capacity. Richmond is located 10 kilometers from downtown Vancouver. With Vancouver International Airport and the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal nearby, there is convenient access to regional, provincial, and international travel, as well as a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities. Join our dynamic team in Richmond and enjoy Canada’s West Coast lifestyle. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Requirements

• Current College of Physicians of بك (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and evidence‑based care for adults with diabetes across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Provide specialized endocrinology services through the Richmond Hospital Diabetes Education Centre.
• Participate in inpatient consultation and on‑call coverage, as required.
• Focus clinical practice on complex diabetes management, including Gestational diabetes, Steroid‑induced diabetes mellitus, Type 1 diabetes, and Complex Type 2 diabetes.
• Deliver care in both ambulatory and acute care settings, supporting patients through education, treatment optimization, and coordinated transitions of care.
• Utilize medical daycare and specialized endocrine diagnostic testing.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team including diabetes nurse educators, dietitians, pharmacists, nurses, primary care providers, obstetrics, internal medicine, and other specialty services.
• Provide endocrinology support primarily through outpatient consultation.
• Be available for telephone advice and management recommendations to inpatient teams.
• See patients requiring specialist follow‑up in the outpatient setting.
• Consider urgent inpatient assessments on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on clinical need and service capacity.

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