Lung Transplant Respirologist

Role and Facility Information

Come work as Lung Transplant Respirologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Coastal Health invites applications for a Lung Transplant Respirologist. This position is at Vancouver General Hospital.

We expect the incumbent to obtain a Clinical Faculty position within the Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine, and University of British Columbia (UBC).

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC – Full or Provisional
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Desired
• As least one year of structured transplant Respirology training (or equivalent experience)
  
  

Knowledge & Abilities

• Several years experience in all aspects of the clinical management of lung transplant patients (pre-transplant assessment, peri-operative and long-term management) as well as donor assessment.
• Interest/experience in teaching, clinical research and/or quality improvement would be an asset.
  
  

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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.

Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

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Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration ~$520,000 Physician Overhead $5,000-$8,000

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave 6-8 weeks (flexible)

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