Anatomical Pathologist (300-0928) (Permanent Specialty)

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Department of Laboratory and Medical Imaging is seeking applications for a full time Temporary Anatomical Pathologist.

General Pathologists may also be considered for this temporary opportunity; however, applicants should be aware all of the work will be in anatomical pathology.

While we are seeking anatomical pathologists who can provide broad coverage, extra training or interest in Dermatopathology or GI pathology is an asset.

Based at the North Island Campbell River Hospital (CRG), you will work with a team in the hospital environment, sharing knowledge and collaborating to ensure seamless pathology services within the community and within the Department of Laboratory Medicine as a whole.

You will be a member of the Department of Laboratory and Medical Imaging and report to the Department Head Laboratory Medicine and the Division Head Anatomical Pathology.

A typical week for a physician would include providing the following direct services :

• Surgical Pathology (including Frozen Sections / Intraoperative Consultations) and hospital autopsy services.
• Grossing of all Level 3 surgical specimens and working with and providing oversight and guidance, within the terms of the contract, to operational staff grossing Levels 1 & 2.

The North Island Campbell River Hospital, a 95-bed facility which opened in October , is a regional referral centre for a population of approximately 40,.

In addition to Laboratory services, the hospital has a broad range of consultants including Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, Radiology and Family Medicine.

Start Date

October 1,

Benefits

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including :

• Relocation Costs Reimbursement to a maximum of $15,;
• Recruitment Incentive - $10,;
• Fee Premium 4.20%;

Annual Flat Fee $6,.80

Rural CME starting at $3, / annum in years 3 &4 increasing to a maximum of $6, / annum after 4 years.