General Ophthalmologist Job at Vancouver Coastal Health
Job Title:
General Ophthalmologist
Work Site:
Vancouver General Hospital Eye Care Centre – 2550 Willow Street
Status:
Full Time, Part Time
Start Date:
To be mutually agreed upon
Come work as a General 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 while supervising residents and the shared lasers. The successful applicant will be appointed to a teaching position at the University of British Columbia. Resident surgical teaching is expected during allocated OR time following guidelines of the university department.
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. The successful applicant will be required to maintain an office in Vancouver and provide primary eye care for the local population.
As a General Ophthalmologist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
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.- Supervise medical students one half day per week and in addition the resident outpatient clinic one to two days per week.
- Work at the Downtown Eastside Eye Clinic one half day per month.
- Participate in departmental and hospital committees, attend departmental meetings, and contribute to clinical research.
Education, Licensing, & Experience :
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) – Eligible
- Surgical Skills – Mandatory
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Desired
- An established record in comprehensive ophthalmology is not required, but the department will prioritize candidates with a vision for how they would enhance current departmental education for both residents and medical students.
- 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:
Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.
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.
- 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
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.
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