COME WORK AS NEURO-REHAB PHYSIATRIST WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

The spinal cord injury, brain injury, and neuromusculoskeletal programs at GF Strong are looking for 3 permanent specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus in Neurologic rehabilitation to join our group. The roles include:
1) Primary SCI Physiatrist
Roles: Inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation: 4-8 months per year, with flexibility in FTE equivalents (0.45 typically). Outpatient clinics: 1-3 half days, focus of outpatient clinical practice to be discussed. Consult service: 2-4 months per year. Estimated to be 0.6 FTE billed fee for service. Prior billing history/estimated earnings available on request.
2) Primary ABI Physiatrist
Roles: Inpatient ABI/stroke rehabilitation: 4-6 month per year, with additional roles (transitional and outpatient intensive programs) available up to 10 months per year at 0.6-0.8 FTE. Outpatient clinics 1 half day per week. Consult service 2-4 months per year. Estimated to be 0.5 FTE billed fee for service. Prior billing history/estimate earning available on request.
3) NMS and SCI/ABI Physiatrist
Roles: Inpatient & consult NMS rehabilitation: 2 months per year (combined to a full time role those months). Combined opportunity for ABI/SCI inpatient roles anticipated for 3-6 further inpatient months, with consult service role responsibilities aligning with these services. Outpatient clinics availability (SCI and NMS) at 0.1-0.3 FTE.
Compensation for inpatient and outpatient work is via a clinical service contract, which is prorated to an annual full time rate of ~350,000/yr. Start date flexible, expected for July 1/2025.
On-call coverage: GF Strong and Vancouver Acute (largely comprised of VGH baclofen pump coverage), typically 3 weeks per year.
Participation in program development through education, quality improvement, research and/or administrative roles is encouraged and valued, with potential opportunities for compensation open to be discussed.
Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Mandatory
• 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.
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