Urogynecologist

OverviewThe Vancouver Island Health Authority Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology has a Urogynecology and pelvic floor position in Victoria. This is a subspecialty position in urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Patient population would be from the South Island and referrals from other centers on the Island. Clinical services will include consultation through a private office, cystoscopy (organized through Ambulatory Services) and operative care primarily through VGH with privileges for RJH as well. This position will not be doing any obstetrics.The candidate will be MRP for all patients admitted to hospital when consulted on-call as well as for those patients admitted for surgery. The plan is to work with members from the Department of Urology interested in urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Affiliated with the University of British Columbia, and the Island Medical Program, responsibilities of this position include direct clinical care with teaching of medical students and residents. Responsibilities Provide direct clinical care for urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Act as the most responsible physician (MRP) for patients admitted to hospital when consulted on-call and for those admitted for surgery. Perform cystoscopy (organized through Ambulatory Services) and provide operative care primarily through VGH with privileges for RJH. Collaborate with members of the Department of Urology with shared interests in urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Provide on-site and ambulatory care as part of the subspecialty service; participate in teaching of medical students and residents. Affiliations & Teaching Affiliated with the University of British Columbia, and the Island Medical Program, responsibilities of this position include direct clinical care with teaching of medical students and residents. Community Information Community Information Perched on the southern most tip, Victoria is Vancouver Island’s largest city and is in close proximity to Vancouver and Seattle. Victoria offers a variety of educational and cultural opportunities for families and world-class recreational activities abound including year-round golf, spectacular winter skiing, hiking and all manner of water sports. Above all, Victoria offers a friendly, relaxed and health conscious lifestyle to complement a rewarding surgical practice #J-18808-Ljbffr