Neurosurgery Associate Physician
1 week ago
Job Title: Associate Physician, Neurosurgery
Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking an Associate Physician to join our team in Neurosurgery.
Key Responsibilities- Manage pre-operative, post-operative and non-operative neurosurgical patients in the inpatient, outpatient and emergency room setting with the supervision of the Attending surgeon.
- Coordinate day-to-day care of the neurosurgical patients in the hospital, including general patient care duties, response to nursing and other care team members concerns relating to patients, including writing medical orders.
- Develop treatment plans in response to changing patient conditions, in consultation with Attending neurosurgical staff.
- Follow through on investigations in consultation with the attending staff.
- Perform and document admission history and physical examinations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and medication reconciliation as per CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.
- Conduct assessments of patients in the emergency room and surgical consultations on new and follow-up patients with a broad range of neurosurgical conditions, including trauma, neuro-oncology, skull base tumors, cerebrovascular disease, hydrocephalus, functional neurosurgical conditions, and epilepsy.
- Assist in neurosurgical procedures, including assisting under the operating microscope, and may perform appropriate portions of the procedure within the scope of the Associate Physician's demonstrated competence, under direct supervision of the attending neurosurgeon or designate.
- 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 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.
- Must be eligible for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician class.
- Qualified candidates will hold or achieve Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification prior to commencing orientation, and will maintain such certification throughout their employment.
- Possess the knowledge and skill required to diagnose and manage common issues arising in perioperative neurosurgery patients.
- Ability to perform within the scope of Associate Physician duties and responsibilities, as well as be able to interact and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.
- Confidence and experience in recognizing and initiating response to emergency situations, such as post-operative neurological deterioration, hemorrhage, and infection.
- Ability to recognize medical instability and address initial priorities of resuscitation and liaise with appropriate services in the hospital, such as intensive care unit or internal medicine.
- Excellent verbal English communication, including with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Excellent written English communication, including completion of clinical documentation, such as consultation, progress notes, and operative reports.
- Computer skills, including the ability to perform documentation and order entry in electronic medical record and review relevant diagnostic and health information.
- Ability and comfort in working in a team-based environment, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
- Ability to carry out professional duties in the face of multiple, competing demands.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Perform basic bedside procedures when indicated, such as insertion of nasogastric tubes, insertion of lumbar CSF drains, and removal of drains.
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