Job Description

Job Title:

Family Practice Anesthesiologist

Work Site:

Sechelt Hospital

Status:

Permanent (Hours to be discussed)

Start Date:

November 1, 2023 or to be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type:

Alternative Payment Arrangement

Come work as a Family Practice Anesthesiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The lower Sunshine Coast is truly one of British Columbia\xe2\x80\x99s jewels. It is part of the Lower Mainland and is accessible by a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. Against the backdrop of the Coastal and Tetrahedron Mountain Ranges, and surrounded by Howe Sound and the Salish Sea, the lower Sunshine Coast area is an outdoor enthusiast\xe2\x80\x99s dream. With miles upon miles of scenic pebble beaches and hundreds of kilometers of hiking and mountain biking trails that are open year-round, you will never want for outdoor adventure. The Sunshine Coast also boasts a vibrant arts community and a growing number of small businesses, including restaurants, farms, cideries, distilleries, and breweries.

The lower Sunshine Coast is home to over 30,000 people who live here full time. This number swells to more than 50,000 during the summer months, when the Sunshine Coast really lives up to its name. The majority of the population can be found in the towns of Gibsons, Sechelt and Pender Harbour, though there are numerous smaller communities along the way. The central town of Sechelt is part of the traditional territories of Sechelt Nation, who are integral to our community life and generously donated the land on which Sechelt Hospital is located.

Sechelt Hospital is a 50 bed acute care hospital with a 12 bed Emergency Department that serves the entire Sunshine Coast. The hospital provides acute surgical, medical, obstetrical, and psychiatric services and is supported by laboratory, diagnostic imaging (including CT and echocardiography), and rehabilitation services. The Coast is also home to seven private family practice clinics located up and down the Coast. Our community is supported by over 40 family physicians, as well as two general surgeons, two gynecologists, three internal medicine specialists, two ophthalmologists, one pediatrician, and three psychiatrists. We also have visiting specialist support in the areas of dermatology, nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, physical medicine and rehab, respirology, and rheumatology.

We have two ORs and our surgical services currently include dentistry, general surgery (including endoscopy), obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, psychiatry (ECT), and urology. We are actively expanding our surgical services to meet the needs of our community with a focus on improving access to local surgery.

Anesthetic duties for the successful candidate will include both elective and emergency surgery, as well as out of OR work on the Maternity Ward and in the Emergency Department. The Sechelt Anesthesia Group provides 24/7 on call coverage funded under MOCAP and you will be expected to share the call schedule within a four person rotation. Family practice work and emergency shifts are available if desired, but not required.

The Sechelt Anesthesia Group is paid under an Alternate Payment Plan (APP) contract arrangement, which provides very competitive remuneration relative to traditional Fee For Service billing. Upon joining the Sechelt Anesthesia Group, the successful candidate will be required to sign on to the APP Contract. Sechelt is designated a Level \xe2\x80\x9cC\xe2\x80\x9d Rural Community and the successful candidate may also be eligible for rural program benefits, including up to $15,000 of relocation funding, $10,000 of recruitment incentive, RRP flat fee $6,285.24 annually & fee premium 5.46%, and Funding for a site visit \xe2\x80\x93 up to $3500 for visiting physician (travel, meals, accommodation).

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License \xe2\x80\x93 Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) \xe2\x80\x93 Mandatory
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) \xe2\x80\x93 Mandatory
• Anaesthesia Experience \xe2\x80\x93 Mandatory
• Family Practice Anesthesia (FPA) or equivalent training - Mandatory
• Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) - Desired
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Desired
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) \xe2\x80\x93 Desired
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support \xe2\x80\x93 Desired

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now."

Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position. Please include with your application a cover letter, CV, list of references, and any other relevant documents for review.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 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

Diversity, equity, 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.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023.

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