Job Summary:
Job Title:
Stroke Neurologist
Work Site:
Vancouver General Hospital
Status:
Permanent Full Time
Compensation Type:
Combination
Come work as a Stroke Neurologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver General Hospital Division of Neurology is seeking a RCPSC Certified Neurologists with fellowship training in Stroke and Cerebrovascular disease. The person hired will have the opportunity to establish a full-scope stroke subspecialty practice with expectation to participate in general neurology service. Clinical on-call responsibilities are divided between 12 stroke neurologists for the stroke service and all (30+) neurologists for the general neurology service. Hospital outpatient clinics include stroke clinic and rapid access general neurology clinic.
VGH is a teaching hospital and therefore teaching with medical students, residents and fellows are mandatory. Research and other academic activities are assets.
Private office space is available in the area. Diversity, equity, 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.
Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Desired
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Mandatory
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Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Mandatory
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
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Minimum 1 year of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease fellowship with interest in large vessel vasculopathy or stroke rehabilitation and medical education.
Closing Statement:
Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor:
[email protected].
Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
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.
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Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
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Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
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Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
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Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2025.
