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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”), is seeking one Physiatrist to provide clinical services in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR). This includes a) Away dates of current Division members; b) Acute care consultations and c) Rotations on the Holy Family Rehab inpatient service. There are also opportunities to further partnerships with other specialties and sites at PHC. The start date is July 2026 or earlier, if suitable candidates are found.

The core purpose of the Providence Health Care [PHC] Division of PM&R is “to optimize care and function for people and populations experiencing impairments, diseases, or disabilities, while innovating to provide quality clinical care, research, and education”. Currently, the PHC Division of PMR provides a full spectrum of consultative care in acute care, rehabilitation units, long-term care, and outreach settings.

The acute care Physiatry consultative services occur at St. Paul’s Hospital [SPH], Mount St. Joseph’s Hospital [MSJ], and other partnering institutions such as Vancouver General Hospital amongst others. PHC includes one of the largest specialized rehabilitation facilities in BC at Holy Family Hospital, with both inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary services. The 65-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit focuses on the delivery of specialized rehabilitation of the older adult with neurological (mostly stroke), orthopedic, and amputee/prosthetic needs.

Forward-looking, there are opportunities to grow in the clinical, research, and education domains as detailed in the recent Division of PM&R strategic plan. There are opportunities to collaborate even further for multi-specialty care, which will be particularly relevant leading up to the New St. Paul’s Hospital. Secondly, there is active development of a Rehabilitation Research and Innovation Lab at Holy Family Hospital in a team-based setting, with extensive opportunities to partner with Providence Research and other research institutions.

Finally, there is an expectation of mentorship and training as appropriate to PHC residents, as well as opportunities to further the education goals for medical students and rehabilitation staff.

Qualifications

The successful candidates will have an FRCPC in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and be certified or be eligible for licensure by the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons. Preference will be given to those candidates with an interest and experience in the rehabilitation of the older adults with complex medical needs. In addition, priority will be shown to those candidates with additional sub-speciality training with the population we serve.

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.

Providence Health Care hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Please submit a letter of intent, resume and three (3) references with your application.

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