General Cardiologist, VGH

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Division of Cardiology invites applications from outstanding Cardiologists with expertise in Clinical Cardiology. This position is based at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) which is a University of British Columbia (UBC)-affiliated teaching hospital. The VGH Division of Cardiology is actively involved in the care of patients with a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease with catchment from throughout British Columbia. The position at VGH will primarily involve ambulatory general cardiology clinic and the inpatient cardiology consultation and ward service. 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 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 (AARPT) Committee of the UBC Department of Medicine. The VGH Division of Cardiology hires based on merit and is also 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.

Requirements

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research
• Exceptional work ethics and collegiality

Nice To Haves

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)

Responsibilities

• Ambulatory general cardiology clinic
• Inpatient cardiology consultation and ward service
• Substantially support the development and growth of the UBC Cardiology education and research programs

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

What This Job Offers

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