Clinical Academic Heart Failure/Echocardiography Cardiologist

Job title:

Clinical Academic Heart Failure/Echocardiography Cardiologist

Company

Vancouver Coastal Health

Job description

Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary.Job SummaryJob Title:Clinical Academic Heart Failure/Echocardiography CardiologistWork Site:Vancouver General HospitalStatus:Full-TimeStart Date:January 7, 2025Compensation Type:Fee-for-ServiceCome work as Clinical Academic Heart Failure/Echocardiography Cardiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!The Division of Cardiology invites applications from outstanding cardiologists with advanced training in Echocardiography (level III) and advanced Heart Failure wishing to pursue a researchfocused career. This position is primarily based at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) in conjunction with a potential clinical role at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH), both of which areUniversity of British Columbia (UBC)-affiliated teaching hospitals. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an academically focused career based on a strong publication andresearch track record, signaling their ability to obtain peer reviewed grant funding within the early phase of their career.The applicant must have a specific interest and training in both Heart Failure and Echo. They must have a minimum of 1 year of accredited training in echocardiography and have demonstrated excellence in the care of patients with advanced heart failure with a minimum 1 year of dedicated training in this area. The position will include inpatient and outpatient management of patients with heart failure with a specific academic focus in Heart Failure including a half time commitment to Heart Failure research. The role encompasses all aspects of echocardiography including diagnostic TTE, TEE, stress echo and structural/interventional echocardiography and academic focus in this area.Applicants must be certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RSPSC) and must be eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia. Those applicants with AFC certification in Echocardiography and with AFC certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation from the RCPSC or similar from the ABIM will receive particular consideration. Candidates should possess exceptional communication and teaching skills.Applicants will be able to demonstrate a deep awareness and knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles, and how they relate to successful interactions with patients and team members.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.QualificationsEducation, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory

Closing StatementInterested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click “Apply Now.”Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.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

Equity, diversity, 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 2024.

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:51:45 GMT

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