Associate Physician, Interventional Radiology

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

We are hiring for a Full Time Associate Physician, Interventional Radiology at Royal Columbian Hospital.

Education, Training and Experience

• Medical degree from a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accredited postgraduate training as a medical or surgical specialist, verified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC). 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.
• Eligible for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician class, under sponsorship by Fraser Health Authority.
• Valid Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.

The Medical Imaging transfer of service to Fraser Health is now completed and we are thrilled to have the Medical Imaging Teams as part of Fraser Health again. Are you interested in learning more and joining us during this exciting time?

Royal Columbian Hospital is a provincial referral hospital(stroke/cardiac/trauma/neurosurgery) located in New Westminster, BC, with 439 acute beds, with nearly 80,000 visits annually. Services include 24/7 emergency, outpatient, ambulatory care, and a range of inpatient services which are supported by a range of community services. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project is well under way and is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital’s capacity, beds, and services by about 50 per cent.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

• Four weeks of vacation to start.
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
• 87% maternity top-up.
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.

Come work with us

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
The Associate Physician (AP) - Interventional Radiology will perform duties within the scope of an Associate Physician clinical duties, responsibilities, and serves as a physician extender to provide care to inpatients at RCH under the Interventional Radiology Service/Program. The AP works under the supervision of the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) who is the Interventional Radiology attending on a day-to-day basis and is accountable to the respective AP program lead(s) for the overall provision of quality of care and professional development.

The AP supports the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the MRP, Residents, Fellows, medical students, nursing, and allied health care providers to care for acute medical patients admitted under Interventional Radiology.

1. Participates in patient rounds under the supervision of the Interventional Radiology attending along with other care team members.
2. Assesses the day-to-day care of patients, including writing medical orders, consultations with other services, and responding to changing patient conditions, in consultation with the attending staff.
3. Performs and documents admission history and physical examinations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and medication reconciliation as per CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.
4. Develops treatment plans in response to changing patient condition, where appropriate and in consultation with the Attending staff.
5. Follows through on investigations and in consultation with the Attending staff.
6. Communicates with and responds in a timely manner to calls from the nursing staff and other care team members.
7. Communicates with patients, family members, other consulting services, and trainees concerning patient care plans as appropriate.
8. Performs the procedures within the scope of their demonstrated competence. The AP will not proceed until full training/competence is established and the appropriate sign-off by the Supervising Physician, Division/Department head or delegate is completed. Procedures may include the following:
   • Drainage catheter insertions and management.
   • Venous access and renal dialysis procedures.
   • Angiograms/venograms, angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis/thrombectomy and embolization.
   • Interventional oncology.
   • Image guided biopsies and injections.
9. Participates in 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).
10. Complies with the continuing professional development reporting requirements.
11. Attends clinical rounds, morbidity and mortality rounds, and other educational and research sessions.
12. Participates in quality improvement projects relating to their patient or program.
13. May provide basic teaching and basic supervision for trainees when appropriate.

Medical degree from a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Minimum of two (2) years of accredited postgraduate training as a medical or surgical specialist, verified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC). 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.

Eligible for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician class, under sponsorship by Fraser Health Authority.

Valid Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage common medical problems, such as:
  • Sepsis and infections
  • Hemodynamic instability
  • Traumatic injuries
  • Ischemia
• Confidence and experience in recognizing and initiating response to emergency situations, such as:
  • Cardiopulmonary arrest and hemodynamic instability
  • Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
  • Acute neurological deficits and seizures
• Ability to recognize medical instability and address initial priorities of ACLS protocols.
• Ability to judge situations where discussion and reporting to senior and most responsible physicians is appropriate.
• Computer and written communication skills including order entry, clinical documentation, and ability to review relevant diagnostic information and health history.
• Ability and comfort in working in a team-based environment.
• Ability to carry out professional duties in the face of multiple, competing demands.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with other health professionals and disciplines and holds excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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