Job Description

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon - Cerebral Palsy and Neuromotor - BC Children's HospitalBC Childrenxe2x80x99s HospitalProvincial Health Services AuthorityRegular Full Time, 1.0 FTEVancouver, BC CanadaThe Department of Orthopedics at BC Childrenxe2x80x99s Hospital invites applications for a full-time academic Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in the areas of cerebral palsy and neuromotor conditions. BC Childrenxe2x80x99s serves as the major referral centre for infants and children throughout British Columbia and the Yukon (a region with a population of 5.1 million).The successful candidate will have an interest in the orthopaedic management of children with cerebral palsy and similar neuromotor conditions. The candidate will have completed a residency in orthopedic surgery in Canada, will be a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. They will have also completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics with a focus on care of children with cerebral palsy and neuromotor conditions. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team of professional and administrative staff. This will involve the collaborative assessment and treatment planning using a family centred care model in the delivery of surgical care of patients and their families. This will also involve working closely with the on-site gait lab and provincial hip surveillance programs. The candidate will be expected to take part in pediatric orthopedic trauma call.The successful candidate will have an interest in research and clinical outcome evaluation. Candidates should have completed or intend to complete a masterxe2x80x99s degree or higher in business administration, clinical epidemiology or health sciences. Experience with quality, safety and value initiatives as well as initiatives focused on improving the patient journey is an asset. The successful candidate will also have shown an interest in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels. The ability to perform collaborative research with other members of the team, and with other faculty members at the University of British Columbia and beyond is expected.The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours and proactively managing bias. The successful candidate will be appointed to the University of British Columbia Department of Orthopedics at a level commensurate with their experience.How to ApplyAll interested applicants are requested to send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees, directed to the Chair of the Search Committee:Dr. Anthony Cooper, FRCSCHead, Department of Pediatric OrthopedicsBC Children's HospitalClinical Associate ProfessorUniversity of British Columbiac/o Yumi Chang, Administrative CoordinatorApplication deadline:About BC Children's HospitalBC Children's Hospital provides expert health care, including mental health care, for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia and the Yukon. Child development and rehabilitation is provided by Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, a program of BC Children's. In addition to providing specialized pediatric services xe2x80x94 many of which are not available elsewhere in the province xe2x80x93 BC Children's is the province's leading teaching and research facility for child health. As a hospital of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), BC Childrenxe2x80x99s strategic action plan supports PHSAxe2x80x99s strategic direction, outlined in the PHSA Service Plan. We are grateful to all the First Nations who have cared for and nurtured the lands and waters around us for all time, including the xxcaxb7mxc9x99xcexb8kxcaxb7xc9x99yxccx93xc9x99m (Musqueam Nation), Skxccxb1wxxccxb1wu'7mesh U'xwumixw (Squamish Nation), and sxc9x99lxccx93xc3xadlwxc9x99taxcax94 (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) on whose unceded and ancestral territory BC Childrenxe2x80x99s is located.For more information about BC Childrenxe2x80x99s Hospital, please visit the website at:BC Childrenxe2x80x99s Hospital is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority ( ), which plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people xe2x80x93 Be compassionate xe2x80x93 Dare to innovate xe2x80x93 Cultivate partnerships xe2x80x93 Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:PHSA and BC Childrenxe2x80x99s Hospital are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience. We value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.One of PHSAxe2x80x99s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commissionxe2x80x99s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.Labor Agreement
Requisition # PedOrthoSur-2426363
Work Site
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.0
Hours of Work
Work Days
Expiry Date 31-Mar-2025

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