Associate Physician, Division of Gastroenterology - BC Children's Hospital

Associate Physician Division of Gastroenterology

Role Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Associate Physician practices under the direction and supervision of an attending Pediatric Gastroenterologist and works in a structured team-based specialty care setting to increase capacity and service delivery. Functions as a member of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.

Key Accountabilities:

Participates in consultation of outpatients referred to the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
Participates in review of patients in the Medical Day Unit (MDU) undergoing infusion treatments
Participates in patient rounds under the supervision of the GI Service Attending along with fellows
Communicate with families, consultant physicians, referring and family physicians concerning patient management plans.
Performs and documents admission history and physical examinations, progress notes, discharge summaries, medication reconciliations as per BC College and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.
Manages the day-to-day care of patients, including writing medical orders, on charts and consultations of other services and responding to emergencies in hospital, in consultation with attending staff.
Procedures may include pH / impedance placement, or nasogastric tube placement. Advanced procedures such as endoscopy and colonoscopy will not be part of the AP competence. If the AP has such skills, and the support is required, discussions can occur with the Division Head or his/her designate to obtain sign off.
Arranges consultations with other departments for patient care and investigation.
Follows through on investigations and arranges follow-up outpatient visits.
Participates in quality improvement projects.
Provides teaching and supervision for medical students, residents and fellows.
Attends clinical rounds, morbidity and mortality rounds and other educational/research sessions.
Participates in appropriate 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).
Complies with Associate Physician programs CPD reporting requirements.
Prepares documentation in accordance with CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.

Qualifications:

Medical degree from a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Minimum of two (2) years of accredited postgraduate training in pediatric gastroenterology, verified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). Successful completion of the Royal College Subspecialist Examination Affiliate Program (SEAP) in Pediatric Gastroenterology. 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). Must meet the CPSBC's English language proficiency requirements. Must be eligible for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician class. Have Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.

The applicant must be able to perform within the scope of Associate Physician duties and responsibilities. The applicant should have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work within a team. This includes:

able to interact effectively and collaboratively;
able to adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations;
able to communicate and collaborate with families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and follow up;
demonstrated to be an effective communicator and able to build relationships with other health professionals and disciplines using a variety of communication strategies.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $139,000 -$152,000 - The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant years of independent medical practice and in alignment with HEABC's Associate Physician Compensation Guidelines. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Requisition Number: AssoPhys_Gas-2425840

About Provincial Health Services Authority:

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCCH and BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) 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 - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA, BCCH, and BCW 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, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

One of PHSA's 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.employment@phsa.ca .

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 Commission's 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.