Pediatric Interventional Radiologist - BC Children's Hospital - Vancouver, BC

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver seeks a Pediatric Interventional Radiologist for a full-time position. Involved in advanced imaging services, the role also emphasizes teaching and academic contributions. Candidates must be eligible for BC medical licensure and have completed fellowships in relevant specialties. Applications are open until December 8, 2024.

Qualifications

• Eligible for medical licensure in BC.
• Royal College certification in Diagnostic Radiology required.
• Fellowships in Pediatric and Interventional Radiology completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide imaging services for BC Children's Hospital.
• Perform therapies including vascular and oncologic interventions.
• Engage in teaching and research in Radiology.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Academic radiology interest

Education

Eligibility for medical licensure in British Columbia

Royal College certification in Diagnostic Radiology

Fellowship in Pediatric Radiology

Fellowship in Interventional Radiology

Job description

Pediatric Interventional Radiologist

Position: Regular Full Time Position (0.6 FTE)

Department: Radiology

Location: BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

BC Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Interventional Radiologist to join our Department of Radiology. Located in Vancouver, BC Children's Hospital is a 220-bed tertiary and quaternary care hospital serving children and families across British Columbia.

The successful candidate will join a team of 16 Pediatric and Interventional Radiologists providing imaging services to BC Children's Hospital and consulting services province-wide. The department is equipped with advanced MRI, CT, US, Nuclear Medicine, fluoroscopy, radiography, and angiography/IR systems.

The Pediatric Interventional Radiology service currently includes 2 part-time radiologists offering procedures such as diagnostic angiography, vascular intervention, neuro-intervention, hepatobiliary and renal transplant interventions, vascular malformation therapy, long-term vascular access, GI tract access and dilation, joint injections, biopsy, pain management, and oncologic interventions.

This role involves teaching and research. The department is affiliated with the University of British Columbia and offers training in Diagnostic and Pediatric Radiology and Interventional Radiology. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and an interest in academic radiology, with support for research and educational activities.

Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in British Columbia, have or be eligible for Royal College certification in Diagnostic Radiology, and have completed recognized fellowships in Pediatric Radiology and Interventional Radiology.

The successful candidate will be recommended for a clinical faculty appointment at UBC. Academic rank will be determined based on qualifications.

Applications, including a cover letter, CV, and teaching dossier, should be sent to:

Dr. Brendon Graeber, MD, FAAP, FRCPC
Interim Head and Medical Director
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Radiology
BC Children's Hospital
Email: [e-mail]

This position remains open until December 8th, 2024, with a start date in July 2025.

BC Children's Hospital provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children across BC and is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). PHSA coordinates specialized health services across the province, supporting a network of over 2,700 physicians.

Our values include respect, compassion, innovation, partnership, and service. For more information, visit www.bcchildrens.ca and jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada's third-largest university, renowned globally, and a key research institution in Vancouver.

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity and diversity, encouraging all qualified individuals, including Indigenous applicants, to apply. Support for Indigenous applicants is available through the Sanya'kula Team at [e-mail].