Pediatrics

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding opportunity is available to join a leading provincial facility focused on developmental pediatrics. This role involves assessing children with neurodiversity, providing medical expertise, and collaborating with inter-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate will have a fellowship in Pediatrics and subspecialty training in Developmental Pediatrics. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families while working within a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about pediatric care and eager to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence in service, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Pediatrics and subspecialty training in Developmental Pediatrics required.
• Current CPSBC License and CMPA membership mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical expertise to inter-disciplinary teams for children with disabilities.
• Conduct assessments for developmental concerns including autism and cerebral palsy.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Expertise

Social Pediatrics

Education

Fellowship in Pediatrics

Subspecialty Training in Developmental Pediatrics

CPSBC License

Job description

Status Open Site BC Children’s Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children

Site Type: Hospital

Type of Position: Permanent

Date Range: Hours of Work --- On Call

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

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

Role and Facility Information

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

University of British Columbia

Full-Time 1.0 FTE

Start Date: July 2023

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC), a leading provincial facility offering specialized services to children and youth with developmental disabilities from birth to age 19, works collaboratively with BCCH. SHHC focuses on the child and their family while supporting health care professionals in their community.

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 in assessing children with neurodiversity. Depending on the individual’s experience, the work will be within a combination of programs including acute rehabilitation, neuromotor, and diagnostic assessments for a broad range of developmental concerns including cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disorder, and other complex neurodevelopmental disorders. Experience and comfort with social pediatrics is also hoped for in this position.

The Child Development and Rehabilitation Program (CDR) at Sunny Hill is a provincial resource providing consultation and community support for the management of children with disabilities. You will be expected to work with the inter-disciplinary teams and provide medical expertise to support these teams.

The successful candidate will have a fellowship in Pediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and subspecialty training and certification in Developmental Pediatrics (FRCPC) or equivalent training within another country. The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a specialist’s license to practice medicine in British Columbia.

The successful candidate will be appointed (rank commensurate with experience) within the Department of Pediatrics and will participate in clinical care, teaching, and if applicable quality improvement. The anticipated start date is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications including your most current CV; letter of interest; and names, academic rank, and contact information of four referees (including one from your current employer), will be accepted until the position is filled and should be directed to:

Health Match BC.

UBC and BCCH hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.