Role and Facility Information

Position Summary

Within the context of a patient and family centred 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 is 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. They will 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. The successful candidate will participate in the rapid access clinic schedule, at the discretion of the Division Head, a minimum of 0.5 days per week.

There is an opportunity and expectation to teach UBC medical students and residents while on call. Engagement in quality improvement initiatives is expected. Development of expertise and leadership in QI and medical education is encouraged.

The anticipated start date of this position is flexible but is available as of July 2026.

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 a focus on general neurology. They will have an additional interest and expertise in an area that is complementary to the current expertise of the PHC neurology group. This may include medical education and/or quality improvement.

The candidate will have a strong interest in teaching and medical education and will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role within the PHC and UBC neurology education program. The successful candidate’s interest in quality improvement will be supported, with opportunity for further training and leadership such as the Neurology Division Champion for QI.

The successful candidate will also exemplify Providence’s values and contribute to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In addition, Providence is committed to our responsibilities on Truth and Reconciliation. We hold ourselves accountable for making our care, facilities and services a safer experience for Indigenous patients, residents, families, staff and Medical Staff.

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, valued, and supported to thrive in their work. As we look towards the future, we are led by four 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 colour, persons with disabilities, 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, resume, and references in your application.

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