SalaryPlease refer to the information below for details regarding salary. Job Summary Job Title: Gastroenterologist / Therapeutic Endoscopist Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital Status: Permanent Start Date: July 01, 2024 Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service (FFS) Come work as a Gastroenterologist / Therapeutic Endoscopist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! The Division of Gastroenterology at Vancouver General Hospital seeks a gastroenterologist who is qualified in the area of therapeutic endoscopy.  The candidate must have completed an advanced therapeutic endoscopy fellowship beyond core gastroenterology training at a Canadian, American or European university centre.  Specifically, training in advanced endoscopic tissue resection is required for the establishment and leadership of a program based at VGH. A minimum of two years of experience, either via a two-year gastroenterology fellowship or its equivalent in clinical experience beyond fellowship, at an academic centre, is mandatory.   In addition, two years of training in advanced endoscopic techniques is required.  As noted, dedicated experience and training with third space endoscopy, endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, and other advanced tissue resection techniques is required. Academic proficiency as reflected by the acquisition of an advanced academic degree beyond a basic medical degree (e.g., MSc, PhD or MD by thesis) and a strong publication and teaching record are preferable.  The candidate must also have Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. In addition, the successful candidate must be eligible to be licensed to practice as a Gastroenterologist in the Province of British Columbia. The successful applicant will show demonstrated potential in teaching and will be expected to participate in the undergraduate as well as postgraduate teaching activities of the Division and Department. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be appointed as a clinical faculty member in the UBC Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine.  Vancouver Coastal Health hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  However, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The closing date for applications is April 15th, 2024. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a letter describing research interests and plans, and four letters of reference addressing scholarly, professional, and creative work, teaching and administration.  Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- Mandatory Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Provisional Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)- Mandatory Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Olivia Todd, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: [email protected] or click “Apply Now.” Please note that a resume and coverletter are required to apply for this position. As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. 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 Equity, diversity, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr