Role and Facility Information

Position Summary & Qualifications
Within the context of a patient and family centered model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the Division of Neurology is seeking a neurologist to join the Division of Neurology within the Department of Medicine at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH)/Mount. St. Joseph Hospital (MSJ). St. Paul’s Hospital is a 500-bed clinical academic teaching hospital in downtown Vancouver. MSJ is a PHC acute care facility in the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood of Vancouver, with 200 beds. The New St. Paul’s build s underway, with planned opening in 2027.

The successful candidate will join a cohesive group of neurologists engaged in quality patient care and teaching. The candidate will provide neurologic services while on call through the emergency department and hospital consultation service. The candidate will provide ongoing care for patients seen while on-call after discharge as appropriate through their private office. The successful candidate will also provide neurologic care within the neuro diagnostic program in EMG/EEG, at least 0.5 days per week at the discretion of the Neurophysiology Lab medical director, and the rapid access clinic/stroke prevention clinic at least 0.5 days per week. They may engage in private neurology practice in the community.

Role Description and Clinical Expectations
Current call responsibility is divided among the Division members, in one-week rotations and ranges between 4-6 weeks per year currently.

Payment is fee-for-service.

There is an opportunity and expectation to teach UBC medical students and residents while on call. Engagement in quality improvement initiatives is expected.

The anticipated start date of this position is July 2025.

Qualifications
Successful candidates will be licentiates of the Medical Council of Canada, hold a BC medical license and current certificate with the College of Physicians and Surgeons at BC, and meet credentialling requirements at PHC. Qualified applicants will be licensed or eligible for licensure within the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) and have RCPSC certification.

The successful candidate will have completed additional training in neurophysiology and neuromuscular disease and/or epilepsy and will be eligible to write the Canadian neurophysiology examinations in EMG/EEG through the CSCN. The expectation will be successful completion of these examinations within 2 years.

The successful candidate will have additional training/interest in an area that is complementary to the current expertise of the PHC neurology group.

The candidate will have a strong interest in teaching and medical education.

Why PHC Providence is a non-profit Catholic organization that provides services in partnership with Vancouver coastal health and the Provincial Health Services Authority. At Providence we embrace compassionate care, social justice, and innovation while delivering medical services to vulnerable populations across Vancouver and its neighbouring communities. Providence is committed to building a culture of equity diversity and inclusion where the staff and medical staff, both current and prospective, feel welcomed and valued and supported to thrive in their work. As we look towards the future, we are led by for strategic pillars: quality forward, people forward, learning forward, and partnerships forward. We invite you to join us as we work towards building the future of healthcare in British Columbia.

How to Apply
To build a strong and representative workforce, we encourage physicians from all backgrounds to apply. We are deeply committed to diversity within our community, and welcome applications from indigenous persons, people of color, persons with disability, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification and inclusion of ideas, practices, and ways of knowing that can improve our care and services. Please include a cover letter, résumé, and references in your application. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

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Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave

No paid vacation

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