Neurology

Health Match BC; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 240,000 - 360,000; Part time

Job summary

Fraser Health invites a general neurologist to join Burnaby Hospital as a long-term locum in the Metro Vancouver region. Preference for subspecialty training; opportunity to become involved in teaching, research, and academic activities with a focus on comprehensive neurological care including acute stroke.

The role includes neuro-hospitalist duties with modest call and potential private practice opportunities in Burnaby and East Vancouver. UBC faculty appointment can be pursued with the team.

Qualifications

• Interest in general neurology and hospital neurology.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Three letters of reference.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurology care including acute stroke.
• Participate in neuro-hospitalist roster; call coverage is one evening per week or less.
• Potential involvement in teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

General Neurology

Acute Stroke Care

Teamwork

Education

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Fraser Health has an exceptional Neurology career opportunity at Burnaby Hospital in the Metro Vancouver region, one of the most desirable places to live in the world!

Burnaby Hospital neurology group is seeking a general neurologist to join the team as a long-term locum. Subspecialty training or fellowship is an asset but not required for this position.

Burnaby Hospital sits on the border of East Vancouver and is a 286-bed acute hospital that provides a full range of medical, surgical, obstetric, tertiary palliative care, psychiatry, critical care as well as 24/7 emergency services. It is one of the teaching hospitals affiliated with the University of British Columbia. The construction of two new hospital towers, new cancer center, and renovation of existing care facilities are currently underway bringing an exciting future for Burnaby Hospital as a state-of-the‑art medical center. The $2.4 billion Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project is among the province’s largest health care investments.

The current neurology group consists of 10 dedicated neurologists with a variety of subspecialty expertise to provide patient‑centered care to patients in East Vancouver and Burnaby. Our organizational culture is to foster a strong collegial and supportive atmosphere, with attention to individual personal and professional development, and work‑life balance. There is immense opportunity to be involved in academics, teaching, research, quality improvement, leadership development, and more. A UBC faculty appointment can be pursued.

Our ideal candidate is one who possesses an interest in practicing comprehensive neurology including acute stroke care. Preference will be given to a candidate who demonstrates strong teamwork and problem‑solving skills. The neurologist is expected to participate in our neuro‑hospitalist roster; call coverage is one evening per week or less and occasional weekend calls. Cross call coverage will be provided by group members when on vacation. There are plenty of community resources to build a private practice or join local clinics in Burnaby. Current PGY‑5 residents are welcome to apply prior to their Royal College Certification.

Qualifications And Experience Required Prior To The Start Date

• Demonstrated interest in practicing general neurology and hospital neurology
• Strong teamwork and problem‑solving skills
• Three letters of reference

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Fee-for-Service