Pediatrics

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

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Director for its Pediatric Emergency Medicine Division. This role involves leadership in a dynamic environment, focusing on operational functionality and quality of care for children and youth. The successful candidate will oversee clinical practices, collaborate with nursing leadership, and engage in educational programs while providing provincial leadership in Pediatric Emergency medicine. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading acute care teaching facility.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a subspecialty residency in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum of five years of PEM clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of medical practice and promote evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with ED Nursing leadership and address patient complaints.

Skills

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Clinical Leadership

Evidence-based Practices

Patient Care

Education

Subspecialty Residency in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Clinical Faculty Appointment Eligibility

Job description

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

British Columbia Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the most acutely ill or injured children and youth in BC. BCCH also provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and operates a wide number of specialized health programs. BCCH is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages, and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

As the main Pediatric clinical training site for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC), BCCH is the leading acute care teaching facility in the province. BCCH was recently accredited as the only Pediatric Trauma Center in British Columbia and serves as the site for definitive care of all major trauma in the province.

Medical Director

Regular Full Time

The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine is seeking a Medical Director (0.35 FTE). The Medical Director position is part of a dyadic leadership structure and works closely with the Division Head for PEM, and ultimately reports to the Department Head of Pediatrics and the CMO of BCCH. The Medical Director role is primarily inward-facing and is responsible for the Division’s operational functionality. This includes ensuring quality of medical practice, promoting evidence-based practices within the ED, addressing complaints from patients and families, working closely with the ED Nursing leadership team, and collaborating with other Divisions in the hospital.

The BCCH Emergency Department serves almost 49,000 children per year and provides an outstanding environment for clinical research and teaching of learners from multiple healthcare disciplines. The ED has more than 50 acute and fast-track beds including 2 state-of-the-art trauma/resuscitation rooms, specialized procedure rooms, and a dedicated mental wellness area.

The Medical Director will also be appointed as a Pediatric Emergency physician. As a Pediatric Emergency physician, you are interested in a clinical career with significant administrative and/or academic interests in providing excellence to meet the acute medical care needs of children and youth. The successful applicant is expected to help provide provincial leadership in Pediatric Emergency medicine, participate in educational programs, and support clinical and health services research of the Division.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have completed a subspecialty residency-training program in Pediatric Emergency Medicine accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or have comparable qualifications and be eligible for recognition as a PEM subspecialist by RCPSC. Applicants must also be eligible for a specialist license, as determined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. A minimum of five years of PEM clinical experience is required, and having previous leadership experience will be an asset. The ideal candidate will have or will be eligible for a Clinical Faculty appointment at the University of British Columbia.

The ideal start date for this position is July 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates should send their Cover letter, CV and the name, title and contact information for three referees to Health Match BC.

Equity and Inclusion

UBC and BCCH hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Compensation

Compensation Type Salary

Live and work in BC

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