Why Fraser Health?:
We are seeking a Respirologist who will provide a mix of inpatient hospital consultations, Level 3 pulmonary function testing (PFT) diagnostics, and office-based practice.
This is ideal for an experienced respirologist looking for a change in scenery. Located in the beautiful sunny community of White Rock, British Columbia, right next to the beach, with a robust growing community with all the amenities. Peace Arch Hospital is a community hospital in the Fraser Health region.
Services available to support a respirologist include:
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Bronchoscopy suite – no EBUS
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Level 3 pulmonary function lab
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169 acute care beds
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8 ICU/CCU beds closed unit cared by Internal medicine
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Free parking for staff and patients, less than 10 minute drive, door to door, to the hospital
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Thoracic surgery at Surrey Memorial Hospital with 5 busy thoracic surgeons.
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BC Cancer Agency site, Fraser Valley Cancer Centre, adjacent to Surrey Memorial Hospital.
Responsibility of the position:
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Provide respiratory consultation to the hospital for in- and outpatients
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No official on-call requirement, no general internal medicine call
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Takes consults from hospitalist and internists (about 1-5 per week) for inpatients during week days 9-5pm excluding holidays
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Outpatient referrals from ER and community
The ideal candidate for the position will have:
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Fellowship in Respirology with the Royal College of Physicians of Canada
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Eligible for Independent license by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
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Canadian Permanent Residency or a Canadian citizen
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Strong interpersonal & collaborative skills and be dedicated to service excellence
Remuneration
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Fee for service for clinical work and diagnostics
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Sessional TB clinic work also available at the New Westminster TB clinic, under the auspices of the Division of TB Control, BCCDC.
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Can apply for clinical position with UBC Department of Medicine.
Compensation: Fee for Service Qualifications/Credentials: CPSBC Eligible for Full License Locations (Physicians): Peace Arch Hospital
