Physician Clinical Associate (Family Physician and General Practitioner) - BC Children's Hospit[...]

BC Childrens Hospital; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding opportunity awaits to join a leading healthcare facility as a Physician Clinical Associate. This role offers the chance to work closely with children and families facing complex neurodevelopmental conditions, providing vital medical management in an interdisciplinary team setting. With a focus on rehabilitation, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of young patients. The position promises a supportive environment with a commitment to excellence and innovation, making it a rewarding career path for dedicated medical professionals.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• Experience in General Pediatrics is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Developmental Pediatrician on the inpatient rehabilitation unit.
• Provide evidence-based medical services to children with developmental disorders.

Skills

Pediatric Medical Management

General Pediatrics

Evidence-Based Medical Services

Inter-Disciplinary Teamwork

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Physician Clinical Associate, (Family Physician and General Practitioner)

BC Children's Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre

University of British Columbia

Temporary Part Time/Full Time (0.50-1.0 FTE)
Vancouver, BC

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 (SHHC), a leading provincial facility offering specialized services to children and youth with developmental disabilities from birth to age 19, works collaboratively with BCCH to provide acute rehabilitation services. SHHC focuses on the child and their family while supporting health care professionals in their community. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute 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.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada's third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy.

An outstanding opportunity is available to join the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at BC Children's Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre and the University of British Columbia as a Physician Clinical Associate.

The Division has approximately 23 faculty members and works within a program management model at Sunny Hill Health Centre. This opportunity will provide the successful applicant with an in-depth experience with children and their families who have experienced brain injury, have complex neurodevelopmental conditions and/or require rehabilitation.

As a Physician Clinical Associate, you will be expected to work daily with the Developmental Pediatrician assigned to the pediatric inpatient rehabilitation unit and work with the inter-disciplinary team in providing evidence-based medical services to children with developmental disorders. Your role would be for the pediatric medical management of children admitted to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at SHHC. Inpatient work is assigned in weekly blocks along with daytime weekend coverage in rotation with other clinicians. No additional call time is required.

The successful candidate will have a Medical Degree and must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC). This position is open to Family Physicians and General Practitioners. Experience in General Pediatrics is considered an asset. The anticipated start date is June 2024 or earlier if possible. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications including your most current CV, cover letter of interest, and the names, academic rank, and contact information of four referees (including one from your current employer, if applicable), will be accepted until the position is filled. Submissions can be made through the portal provided and should be directed to:

Dr. Sharon Smile
Head, Division of Developmental Pediatrics
BC Children's Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre
c/o Natalie Garrett, Administrative Assistant
Email: [e-mail]