Come work as an Interventional Respirologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Vancouver General Hospital Division of Respiratory Medicine is seeking an Interventional Respirologist to join our collegial Respirology group at Vancouver General Hospital.

Our collaborative team of interventional pulmonologists at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), BC Cancer Vancouver (BCCA) and St Paul’s Hospital (SPH) offers rapid access to the diagnostic workup and endobronchial and pleural therapy for patients with known or suspected lung cancer.

The successful candidate will provide interventional pulmonology services within Vancouver General Hospital and support colleagues at BCCA and SPH when required. The role will require participation in the General Respirology ward and consult service, including the provision of on-call coverage and outpatient follow up of patients as necessary. Outpatient clinic space is available in the Centre for Lung Health Clinic adjacent to the hospital.

The VGH Respirology Division includes strong subspecialty and research expertise in Lung Cancer, Interstitial Lung Diseases, Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial infections, Airways Disease and Asthma, Sleep Medicine, and Neuromuscular Disorders. We are a teaching program within the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and have a highly respected General Respirology postgraduate training program.

Vancouver General is the largest hospital in British Columbia and provides tertiary care within the community as well as province-wide specialized programs including Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Transplantation (also kidney, liver and pancreas transplant), Bone Marrow Transplant and Spine injury. VGH has a full Thoracic Surgery Division, with whom we work closely.

Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Desired
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory

• Royal College fellowship in Internal Medicine and Respirology with additional fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology is required.
• Candidates must have experience and demonstrated proficiency in interventional pulmonology procedures including navigation bronchoscopy, radial and linear EBUS, cryotherapy, electrocautery, brachytherapy, and pleural procedures such as indwelling pleural catheter insertions.
• Experience in medical pleuroscopy and robotic bronchoscopy as well as expertise in management of screen detected or incidental pulmonary nodules using malignancy risk prediction tools and volumetric measurements would be an asset.
• A proven track record of commitment to medical education and clinical excellence is required.
• An interest in clinical research is encouraged

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

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) (Desired); Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) (Mandatory)