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Come work as a Transplant Endocrinologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research. We are seeking a highly skilled Endocrinologist with a specialization in Transplant Endocrinology to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on enhancing the quality of life for patients undergoing solid organ, bone marrow, hematologic stem cell and islet cell transplants.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive endocrinological care to patients undergoing solid organ and islet cell transplants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that integrate immune therapies and endocrinological management.
• Conduct patient assessments, including physical examinations, diagnostic testing, and interpretation of laboratory results.
• Monitor and manage hormonal therapies and immunosuppressive regimens to optimize transplant outcomes.
• Engage in clinical research and contribute to the advancement of the transplant endocrinology field through publications and presentations.
• Educate patients and families about transplant processes, medication management, and lifestyle modifications necessary for long-term success.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide timely consultations for inpatient and outpatient referrals.

Why Join Us?
At Vancouver General Hospital, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and excellence in patient care. You will join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you are a passionate and skilled Endocrinologist with expertise in transplant endocrinology, we invite you to apply and become a part of our mission to provide exceptional health care to the community.


Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:
• 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 of Physicians and Surgeons certification in Endocrinology
• Advanced training and expertise in Transplant Endocrinology, specifically with solid organ, hematologic and islet cell transplant patients
• Demonstrated experience with immune therapies and their applications in transplant medicine.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of endocrinology and transplantation.


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.

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