GF Strong Neuro-rehab Physiatrist

Job Title:

GF Strong Neurorehab Physiatrist

Work Site:

Vancouver General Hospital

Status:

PartTime

Start Date:

TBD

Compensation Type:

Clinical Service Contract

Come work as Neurorehab 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: 48 months per year with flexibility in FTE equivalents 0.45 typically). Outpatient clinics: 13 half days focus of outpatient clinical practice to be discussed. Consult service: 24 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: 46 month per year with additional roles (transitional and outpatient intensive programs) available up to 10 months per year at 0.60.8 FTE. Outpatient clinics 1 half day per week. Consult service 24 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 36 further inpatient months with consult service role responsibilities aligning with these services. Outpatient clinics availability (SCI and NMS) at 0.10.3 FTE.

Compensation for inpatient and outpatient work is via a clinical service contract which is prorated to an annual full time rate of 350000/yr. Start date flexible expected for July 1/2025.

Oncall 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.

Education Licensing & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Desired

Interested in applying Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click Apply Now.

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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 employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
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