Specialty Internal Medicine

Subspecialty Gastroenterology

Role and Facility Information

Position Summary

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 (“Providence”), the Division of Gastroenterology is seeking a pancreaticobiliary gastroenterologist at Providence Health Care.

The successful candidate will join a group of gastroenterologists and hepatologists who are members of the Division of Gastroenterology at Providence Health and the University of British Columbia. The group practices from a shared office space and performs endoscopic procedures at St. Paul’s Hospital and Mt. St. Joseph’s Hospital. On call and administrative responsibilities are shared amongst the group. Participation in teaching of learners and participation in continuous quality improvement initiatives are required. Participation and leadership in research are required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have successfully achieved Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in internal medicine and gastroenterology and be eligible for a full license to practice gastroenterology from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Additional training in therapeutic pancreaticobiliary endoscopy from an established training program is required for a minimum of two years. Formal training in research as evidenced by a related master’s degree with ongoing clinical research experience is required.

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 submit a cover letter, resume and references in your application.

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