112422 - Associate Physician, Lung Transplant Respirology

Work Location
VGH 12th & Oak
Supplementary Job Title
Physicians & Medical Staff - Associate Physician
Home Worksite
00 - Excluded - VCHA
Labour Agreement
Excluded
Union
905 - Mgt/Excluded-VCHA (37.5 Hr)
Position Type
Baseline
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Associate Physician
Salary Grade
09
Min Hourly
CAD $54.19/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $77.89/Hr.

Come work as Associate Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)]!

The Associate Physician (AP), Lung Transplant Respirology, performs services within the scope of an Associate Physician’s clinical duties and responsibilities and serves as a physician extender to provide care to patients of the Lung Transplant Program.

The AP works under the supervision of the attending Lung Transplant physician on a day-to-day basis and is accountable to the Medical Lead of the Lung Transplant Program or documented delegate for the overall provision of quality of care and professional development.

The AP supports the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the most responsible physician (MRP), fellows, residents, nursing, and allied care providers to care for lung transplant patients.

The AP has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with other health professionals and disciplines and holds excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team. The AP also has demonstrated ability to document in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is one of five regional health authorities that work under the Ministry of Health together, with the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), to provide high quality, appropriate and timely health services to British Columbians.

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering care to more than one million B.C. residents living in Vancouver, the North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast and the Central Coast. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care across the full continuum in areas including public health, primary care, acute services, community-based long-term care and home health, mental health, substance use, and research.

Apply today to join our team!

As Associate Physician you will:

• Support management of pre-operative and post-operative lung transplant patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting in close collaboration with the Attending Lung Transplant Respirologist, full-time, over a mix of day and rotating weekend shifts.
• Support care of lung transplant patients in the hospital including general patient care duties, response to nursing and other care team members concerns relating to patients, writing medical orders, pain management and control.
• Follow through on investigations in consultation with the Attending staff.
• Perform and documents admission history and physical examinations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and medication reconciliation as per CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.
• If competency to do so has been established and signed off by Medical Lead of the Lung Transplant Program or their designate, the Associate Physician will conduct assessments of patients in the emergency room or other inpatient units in the event of patient admissions to the ER or inpatient unit, respectively.
• Perform basic bedside procedures when indicated. These procedures include and are not limited to insertion of central line, chest tube, nasogastric tube and foley catheters, etc. In all the above, the AP will not proceed until full orientation and competence has been established with sign-off by the Medical Lead, Lung Transplant Program or their delegate.
• Communicate regularly with the attending Lung Transplant Respirologist.
• Daily handover rounds; the AP participates in patient rounds under the supervision of the Attending along with nurse practitioners, hospitalists, fellows, residents and other care team members.
• Support management of clinics for pre and post-Lung Transplant Patient follow-up and annual visits. This includes but is not limited to: patient interviews, physical exams, reviewing nursing assessment and vital signs, chest X-ray, spirometry, recent bloodwork, microbiology, pathology and histology results and additional radiology results (CT scan, US etc.), bronchoscopy results, pulmonary function test results, immunology reports and patient charts in preparation for clinics and more as required.
  Support development and execution of diagnostic plans; ordering radiographic and laboratory testing; designing and executing the treatment plan (infections, rejections etc.) in consultation with Attending staff.
• Communicate with pre and post-transplant coordinators, lung transplant pharmacist, patients, family members, other consulting services, fellows and trainees concerning patient treatment and diagnostic plans, as appropriate.
• Liaise with primary care and specialist physicians, nurse practitioners, hospitalists and allied health care professionals (social workers, dieticians etc.).
• Attend clinical rounds, morbidity and mortality rounds and other educational/research sessions as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development activities (a minimum of 50 hours per year, 25 hours of which must be accredited training recognized by the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons’ Maintenance of Certification Program for healthcare professionals).
• Participate in quality improvement projects relating to their patient or program.
  Comply with AP programs CPD reporting requirements.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of accredited postgraduate training as a medical or surgical specialist, verified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).
• Successful completion of Part 1 of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) or Steps 1 through 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLEs) and Education, Training and Experience Medical degree from a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
• Proficiency in the English language as established by the CPSBC and eligibility for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician class, under sponsorship by VCH.
• Valid Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification during the three-month training and orientation period.

To apply now please visit Health Match BC (HMBC) via the link below:

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As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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