Anatomical Pathology

HealthMatch BC; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Anatomical Pathologist to join their team at a regional referral hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring seamless pathology services for a community of approximately 40,000. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in anatomical pathology, with additional training in Dermatopathology or GI pathology considered an asset. The position provides a chance to make a significant impact in patient care while enjoying a supportive work atmosphere. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about pathology and eager to contribute to a dedicated medical team.

Benefits

Retention Premium 6.09%

Relocation Funding Available $15,000

Recruitment Incentive $9,438

Other Benefits/Incentives

Qualifications

• Current CPSBC License and FRCPC mandatory.
• Extra training in Dermatopathology or GI pathology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical pathology and hospital autopsy services.
• Oversee and guide operational staff in grossing surgical specimens.

Skills

Anatomical Pathology

General Pathology

Dermatopathology

GI Pathology

Education

FRCPC in Anatomical Pathology or General Pathology

Eligible licensure with CPSBC

Job description

FRCPC in Anatomical Pathology or General Pathology

Eligible licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Provisional Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Mandatory.

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics is seeking applications for a full-time Anatomical Pathologist. General Pathologists may also be considered for this opportunity; however, applicants should be aware all of the work will be in anatomical pathology.

While we are seeking anatomical pathologists who can provide broad coverage, extra training or interest in Dermatopathology or GI pathology is an asset. Based at the North Island Campbell River Hospital (CRG), you will work with a team in the hospital environment, sharing knowledge and collaborating to ensure seamless pathology services within the community and within the Department of Laboratory Medicine as a whole. You will be a member of the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics and report to the Department Head Laboratory Medicine and the Division Head Anatomical Pathology.

A typical week for a physician would include providing the following direct services:

1. Surgical Pathology (including Frozen Sections/Intraoperative Consultations) and hospital autopsy services.
2. Grossing of all Level 3 surgical specimens and working with and providing oversight and guidance, within the terms of the contract, to operational staff grossing Levels 1 & 2.

The North Island Campbell River Hospital, a 95-bed facility which opened in October 2017, is a regional referral centre for a population of approximately 40,000. In addition to Laboratory services, the hospital has a broad range of consultants including Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, Radiology, and Family Medicine.

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 6.09%, Relocation Funding Available $15,000 (depending on location), Recruitment Incentive $9,438, Other Benefits/Incentives. The above amounts are current as of December 2024 and may be subject to change.