Adult Coronary/Structural Cardiologist at Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiovascular Medicine, Coronary Interventional Training, Structural Interventional Training, Cardiac CT Imaging, Research Training, Clinical Trials, Peer-Reviewed Publications, Extramural Funding, Principal Investigator Experience, Cardiovascular Devices, Communication Skills, Leadership, Mentorship, Teaching, Teamwork, Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary Job Title: Adult Coronary/Structural Cardiologist Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital Status: Full-Time Start Date: July 1, 2025 Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service Come work as Adult Coronary & Structural Cardiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! The St. Paul’s Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital Divisions of Cardiology seek a full-time academic Adult Coronary and Structural Cardiologist. Qualified candidates must have completed training in cardiovascular medicine and be certified or be eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. The candidate should have at least 2 years of coronary and structural interventional training. The candidate must also be eligible for certification and have at least 1 year of training in cardiac CT in both coronary and structural imaging. Preference will be given to those with dedicated research training who have completed an advanced research degree (PhD is preferred) at the time of application. Preference will be given to those with research experience in clinical trials and related methodology, and a strong record of peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate research productivity and the ability to obtain extramural funding, with an international reputation. The candidate should have experience as principal investigator for multicentre trials (in both interventional cardiology and cardiac imaging) and experience with novel cardiovascular devices to support the research mandate of the Division. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. He/she/they will be expected to provide leadership, mentorship, and training as appropriate to medical students, residents, fellowship trainees, and graduate students. Responsibilities include supporting the Vancouver Structural Heart Disease and cardiac CT imaging department at Vancouver Acute, including coverage of inpatient services at both VGH and St Paul’s sites. The candidate is expected to commit 30-40% of their time to research related activities and apply for external operating and salary support within 3 years of appointment. This role will also be clinical faculty position within the Division of Cardiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). As part of the UBC Division of Cardiology’s academic focus, the successful candidate is expected to substantially support the development and growth of the UBC Cardiology research and education programs. The Division of Cardiology will support an appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, however clinical faculty appointments at UBC are assigned at a rank determined by the Academic Appointments, Reappointments, Promotions and Tenure Committee (AARPT) of the UBC Department of Medicine. Equity and diversity are essential to academic and clinical excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Provisional Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Desired Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.” Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. 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 At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support the Vancouver Structural Heart Disease and cardiac CT imaging department, covering inpatient services at both VGH and St Paul’s sites. They are also expected to commit 30-40% of their time to research activities and apply for external funding.