Locum Interventional Radiologist

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

12d

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a locum Vascular Interventional Radiologist to join a dynamic group of 34 academic Radiologists providing general and sub-specialty diagnostic and interventional radiological services to the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Hospital.
We are seeking an academically oriented Interventional Radiologist with a strong interest and experience in research and teaching. Clinical work involves full participation in a large dynamic interventional radiology service with a broad spectrum of procedures including all visceral, central and peripheral arterial and venous interventions as well as gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hepatobiliary and genitourinary interventions. The service is also based on a strong clinical foundation with the successful applicant expected to fully participate in patient consultation and pre and post procedure management in an IR clinic environment in collaboration with a robust supportive allied health care team.
The remuneration and vacation arrangements are competitive for this geographic region.
Greater Vancouver is a culturally diverse city of 2.5 million on Canada’s Pacific Coast. It is the largest city in Western Canada and has been consistently ranked by The Economist as the world’s most livable cities.
VCH and UBC hire based on merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• All applicants must hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed Fellowship training in Interventional Radiology (IR), and be eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia.
• All applicants must also be currently certified by, or eligible for certification by, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• The successful applicant will be located at Vancouver General (VGH) and University of British Columbia (UBCH) Hospitals.
• Fellowship training and significant relevant clinical experience are required in the following: interventional oncology including chemoembolization, radioembolization, visceral thermal ablation and complex biopsy; central and peripheral venous diagnostic and reconstructive procedures including thrombolysis and thrombectomy, pulmonary thrombolysis and thrombectomy, peripheral and visceral arterial intervention; TEVAR and other aortic interventions; and reproductive interventions including gonadal vein embolization and Fallopian tubal canulation.
• The successful candidate must possess a working and current fund of knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, workup, management and performance of all procedures related to vascular anomalies.
• The position also involves performing pain management and spinal injection procedures with experience in complex musculoskeletal interventions being highly desirable.
• Anesthesia Experience – Desired
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full or Provsinal or Acadamic
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) – Desired
• Surgical Skills – Mandatory

Benefits

• Grow your career with 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees