Developmental Pediatrician - BC Children's Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children - Uni[...]

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BC Children's Hospital as a Developmental Pediatrician, providing consultation and community support for children with developmental disabilities. This temporary position requires fellowship training in Pediatrics and expertise in Developmental Pediatrics. The successful candidate will collaborate with a diverse clinical team to enhance service delivery for children with neuromotor conditions.

Qualifications

• Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Subspecialty training in Developmental Pediatrics is required.
• Eligibility for a specialist's license in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for complex developmental disorders.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams in rehabilitation services.
• Possibly involved in teaching and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based service delivery

Education

Fellowship in Pediatrics

Certification in Developmental Pediatrics (FRCPC)

Job description

Developmental Pediatrician

BC Children's Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children

University of British Columbia

Temporary Full-Time

One Year Term

Start Date: ASAP

An outstanding opportunity is available to join the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at BC Children's Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the University of British Columbia as a clinician with a broad range of abilities. The work will involve our complex developmental disorders diagnostic programs and our inpatient and outpatient neuromotor program, depending on the individual's experience.

The Child Development and Rehabilitation Program (CDR) at Sunny Hill provides consultation and community support for managing children with disabilities. The role involves working with interdisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based services to children with rehabilitation needs, including those with neuromotor conditions and brain injuries.

The Division comprises 23 members and operates within a program management model that fosters inter-professional collaboration. It also offers a Royal College approved training program in Developmental Pediatrics.

The successful candidate must have a fellowship in Pediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, subspecialty training and certification in Developmental Pediatrics (FRCPC), or equivalent training from another country. Eligibility to obtain a specialist's license to practice medicine in British Columbia is required.

The appointment (rank based on experience) will be within the Department of Pediatrics and involve clinical care, teaching, and potentially quality improvement initiatives. The start date is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications should include your current CV, a letter of interest, and contact details for four referees (including one from your current employer). Applications are accepted until the position is filled and should be directed to:

Dr. Sharon Smile

Head, Division of Developmental Pediatrics

BC Children's Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children

Email: [e-mail]

PHSA is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

What we do

BC Children's Hospital cares for the province's most acutely ill or injured children, provides developmental and rehabilitation services, and offers a broad range of health services. Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children specializes in services for children and youth with developmental disabilities, working collaboratively with BCCH. BCCH also operates various specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research through the Child and Family Research Institute in partnership with UBC.

BCCH and SHHC are agencies of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which oversees specialty health care services across BC. PHSA values include Patients First, Best Value, Results Matter, Excellence Through Knowledge, and Openness to Possibilities.

About the University of British Columbia

UBC, Canada's third-largest university, ranks among the top 40 globally. Located mainly in Vancouver, it is a research-intensive institution contributing approximately $4 billion to the provincial economy.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs at jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services.

PHSA and BCCH are dedicated to anti-racism and equity in employment. We aim to create a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe environment. We encourage applications from all individuals, especially those from historically, systemically, or persistently excluded groups, including Indigenous peoples. For support, contact the Sanya'k'ula Team at [e-mail].

Our Indigenous initiatives focus on addressing discrimination, injustices, and barriers to healthcare employment, respecting Indigenous rights and self-determination, aligned with national and provincial commitments such as the TRC Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, and others.