Stroke Neurologist

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver General Hospital Division of Neurology is seeking RCPSC Certified Neurologists with fellowship training in Stroke and Cerebrovascular disease. The person hired will have the opportunity to establish a full-scope stroke subspecialty practice with expectation to participate in general neurology service. Clinical on-call responsibilities are divided between 12 stroke neurologists for the stroke service and all (30+) neurologists for the general neurology service. Hospital outpatient clinics include stroke clinic and rapid access general neurology clinic. VGH is a teaching hospital and therefore teaching with medical students, residents and fellows are mandatory. Research and other academic activities are assets. Private office space is available in the area. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential 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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Requirements

• RCPSC Certified Neurologist
• Fellowship training in Stroke and Cerebrovascular disease
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
• Minimum 1 year of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease fellowship
• Interest in large vessel vasculopathy or stroke rehabilitation and medical education

Nice To Haves

• Research and other academic activities

Responsibilities

• Establish a full-scope stroke subspecialty practice
• Participate in general neurology service
• Participate in clinical on-call responsibilities for stroke service
• Participate in clinical on-call responsibilities for general neurology service
• Conduct hospital outpatient clinics including stroke clinic and rapid access general neurology clinic
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows

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