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Job Title:
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Work Site:
Vancouver General Hospital Eye Care Centre – 2550 Willow Street
Status:
Full Time, Part Time
Start Date:
To be mutually agreed upon
Compensation Type:
Fee-for-Service
Come work as a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
The Ophthalmology Department at Vancouver Hospital Eye Care Centre and the University of British Columbia are seeking applicants for the post of comprehensive ophthalmologist.
This position provides admitting and operating privileges at the Vancouver General Hospital and operating privileges at the Eye Care Centre as well as access to the Eye Care Centre treatment room and shared lasers. The successful applicant will be part of the clinical faculty of the University of British Columbia, and are expected to remain in good standing. Resident surgical teaching is expected during allocated OR time, following the guidelines of the university department.
An established record in comprehensive ophthalmology is not required, but the department will prioritize candidates with a vision for how they will enhance current departmental education for both residents and medical students. Applicants for this position may have completed subspecialty fellowship training, that may expand their core general ophthalmology services, but the expectation is that they will practice as comprehensive ophthalmologists and should not anticipate access to additional resources usually restricted to subspecialty care.
As a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
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Maintain an office in Vancouver and provide primary eye care for the local population.
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Participate in the ophthalmology on-call rota and take an active role in the teaching of medical students, residents, colleagues, and nurses, as determined by the Department Head.
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At minimum, supervise medical students one half day per week, the VGH Emergency Eye Clinic (resident teaching clinic) one day per week, and the Downtown Eastside Eye Clinic one half-day per month.
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Participate in departmental and hospital committees, attend departmental meetings, and contribute to clinical research.
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
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Candidates must have Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status, be licensed to practice in British Columbia, have CMPA coverage, and have Royal College certification.
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Preference will be given to candidates with the potential to contribute significantly to the academic and administrative goals of the Department and University.
Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team, Donna Sangster, Manager, Talent Acquisition, Executive & Medical Staff: donna.sangster@vch.ca, or click “Apply Now.”
Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position. The candidate should request three letters of reference demonstrating good character, records of service to the university and general community, competence in cataract surgery, and a demonstrated record of successful teaching endeavours with medical students and residents. References should send their letters directly and should indicate whether the applicant has seen the letter or not.
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
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Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
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Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
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Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
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Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2023.
Job Requisition ID: 2023-103355
Work Area: Excluded – VCHA, Vancouver General Hospital 12th & Oak
Position Type: Permanent
External Company URL: www.vch.ca
Street: 855 W. 12th Avenue
