Come work as Oculoplastics and Orbital Specialist 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 orbital and oculoplastic ophthalmologist.
Candidates must have Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status, be eligible for license to practice in British Columbia, have CMPA coverage, and have Royal College certification. Their training must include a minimum of one year training in an approved and recognized oculoplastics and orbital dedicated fellowship, with preference to those with two years training. The candidate will be required to maintain an office exclusively in Vancouver and preferably at the Eye Care Centre and provide oculoplastic and orbital care for the local population as well as serve referrals for the entire province. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

This position provides admitting and operating privileges at the Vancouver General Hospital including the Eye Care Centre operating suite and procedure rooms as well as UBC Hospital. Successful candidates for this posting are expected also to provide oculoplastic subspecialty service to the pediatric population at BC Children’s Hospital and to apply for privileges there. The successful applicant must also apply for a teaching position at the University of British Columbia. No salary is provided for this position as it is based on fee for service billing.

Responsibilities include participation in the ophthalmology on-call rota and taking an active role in the teaching of medical students, oculoplastic fellows, ophthalmology and possibly plastic surgery residents, colleagues, and nurses, as determined by the division and department head. At a minimum this will involve supervising medical students one half day per week. Resident surgical teaching is expected in subspecialty clinics and during allocated OR time following guidelines of the university department. The successful candidate is expected to participate in departmental and hospital committees, attend departmental meetings, and to contribute significantly to clinical research.

Preference will be given to candidates with the potential to contribute significantly to the academic and administrative goals of the Department and University. An established record in oculoplastic and orbit surgery is preferred and the department will prioritize candidates with a track record in academic research and with a vision for how they would enhance current divisional excellence in academic research and education.

It is expected that the successful applicant should dedicate a portion of time to helping with complex orbital cases, in conjunction with other specialties if required, and avoid providing any comprehensive or generalized comprehensive care, other than when on call.

The candidate should provide 3 letters of reference indicating good character, records of service to the university and general community, competence in oculoplastic and orbit surgery, and a demonstrated record of publications and academic presentation, and successful teaching endeavours with medical students, residents and/or fellows.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory
• Surgical Skills

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 2024.


Qualifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Mandatory); Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) (Mandatory)