Pediatric Interventional Radiologist
Regular Full Time Position (1.0FTE)
Department of Radiology
BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
BC Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Interventional Radiologist to join the Department of Radiology.
Located in beautiful Vancouver, BC Children's Hospital is a 220 bed tertiary and quaternary care hospital serving all British Columbia's children and families.
The successful applicant will join our collegial and dynamic team of 16 Pediatric and Interventional Radiologists delivering imaging services to BC Children's Hospital and consulting services to the wider province of British Columbia. The radiology department is located within the Teck Acute Care Centre which opened in October 2017. We are equipped with state-of-the-art 3T and 1.5 T MRI, CT, US, Nuclear Medicine, fluoroscopy, radiography and angiography / IR systems.
The Pediatric Interventional Radiology service is currently staffed by two part-time Pediatric Interventional Radiologists and provides the full range of Pediatric Interventional Radiology procedures including diagnostic angiography and vascular intervention, neuro-intervention, hepatobiliary and renal transplant intervention, vascular malformation therapy, long term vascular access, GI tract access and dilatation, joint injections, biopsy, pain management and oncologic intervention. Clinical responsibilities for the successful applicant will include up to 50% of clinical time in diagnostic Pediatric Radiology.
Teaching and clinical research are integral parts of the role. The BC Children's Hospital Department of Radiology is affiliated with the University of British Columbia and offers medical school, residency and fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology and Interventional Radiology. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and aspire to advance academic radiology. Academic time is supported for research and educational activities.
Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in the Province of British Columbia, have or be eligible for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Radiology and have completed recognized fellowships in Pediatric Radiology and Interventional Radiology.
The successful candidate will be recommended for clinical faculty appointment to the University of British Columbia. Academic rank, dependent on qualifications, will be recommended by the Department of Radiology of the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine.
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
Applications, accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and teaching dossier should be directed to:
Dr. Heather Bray, MD, FRCPC
Department Head and Medical Director
Department of Radiology
BC Children's Hospital
Email: [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until it is filled
BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia.
BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) which plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. You will be part of a network of more than 2,700 specialized physicians who impact patient care daily, within the largest network of tertiary services in B.C.
Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.
For more information about BC Children's Hospital, please visit the website at: www.bcchildrens.ca
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada's third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy.
PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr