Neurologist/ Director of Diagnostic Clinical Neurophysiology – BC Children’s Hospital

Job title: Neurologist/ Director of Diagnostic Clinical Neurophysiology – BC Children’s Hospital

Job description: Neurologist/ Director of Diagnostic Clinical Neurophysiology

Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics,

BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia (UBC)

Regular Full-Time

Vancouver, BC

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada’s third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy.

The Division of Neurology provides the only tertiary/quaternary level of care for children with neurological disorders in British Columbia. We have a comprehensive Pediatric Neurology program, featuring subspecialty programs in epilepsy, neurogenetics, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular disorders, brain mapping and neonatal neurology. We have a high quality Pediatric Neurology Residency program through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons as well as robust training opportunities for residents from Adult Neurology and Pediatrics and medical students.

The Division of Pediatric Neurology seeks a pediatric neurologist, with fellowship training in epilepsy and EEG to join their well-established program. The position will involve medical leadership of the Diagnostic Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory, interpretation of EEGs, evoked potentials, clinical care of patients with epilepsy, teaching medical students, residents and fellows. The Laboratory carries out all forms of electrodiagnostic testing in neurophysiology. This leadership role is integral to the Neurophysiology Lab team, working in partnership with BCCH Operational leadership, Chief Technologist and professional practice supports.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the clinical and educational programs of the Division of Neurology and hold a clinical faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will have a fellowship in Child Neurology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and EEG certification from the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology or equivalent. The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a specialist’s license to practice in British Columbia.

Administrative duties will include the following: setting and maintaining technical standards for clinical neurophysiology testing, design and implementation of quality assurance programs, , direction of medical continuing education programs, medical guidance for triage and prioritization of services, to provide advice and guidance of new technologies and services, gather and analyze workload statistics, and provide medical direction in general Laboratory workflow. Works collaboratively with Professional Practice to support Best Practice, Policy & Procedure for service delivery.

Applications, accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, and the name, title, rank and contact information of four references, should be directed to:

Dr. Mary Connolly

Head, Division of Pediatric Neurology

BC Children’s Hospital

Room K3-179, 4480 Oak Street

Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4

Email:

Start date for this position is as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been found.

BCCH and UBC hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Labor Agreement
Requisition # UBC-2354275
Work Site
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work
Work Days
Expiry Date 11-Aug-2021

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:43:38 GMT