Transplant Endocrinologist

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as a Transplant Endocrinologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research. We are seeking a highly skilled Endocrinologist with a specialization in Transplant Endocrinology to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on enhancing the quality of life for patients undergoing solid organ, bone marrow, hematologic stem cell and islet cell transplants.

Requirements

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons certification in Endocrinology
• Advanced training and expertise in Transplant Endocrinology, specifically with solid organ, hematologic and islet cell transplant patients
• Demonstrated experience with immune therapies and their applications in transplant medicine.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of endocrinology and transplantation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive endocrinological care to patients undergoing solid organ and islet cell transplants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that integrate immune therapies and endocrinological management.
• Conduct patient assessments, including physical examinations, diagnostic testing, and interpretation of laboratory results.
• Monitor and manage hormonal therapies and immunosuppressive regimens to optimize transplant outcomes.
• Engage in clinical research and contribute to the advancement of the transplant endocrinology field through publications and presentations.
• Educate patients and families about transplant processes, medication management, and lifestyle modifications necessary for long-term success.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide timely consultations for inpatient and outpatient referrals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

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