Neurology

Overview

Fraser Health has an exceptional Neurology career opportunity at Burnaby Hospital in the Metro Vancouver region. Burnaby Hospital is a 286-bed acute care hospital affiliated with the University of British Columbia, providing a full range of medical services and 24 / 7 emergency care. The project includes new hospital towers, a cancer center, and ongoing renovations as part of a $2.4 billion redevelopment, aiming to enhance it as a state-of-the-art medical center.

Burnaby Hospital’s neurology group seeks a general neurologist to join as a long-term locum. Subspecialty training or fellowship is an asset but not required. The current neurology group consists of 10 neurologists with diverse subspecialty expertise, offering patient-centered care to East Vancouver and Burnaby. A UBC faculty appointment can be pursued.

The ideal candidate practices comprehensive neurology, including acute stroke care. Preference will be given to those with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the neuro-hospitalist roster with call coverage of one evening per week or less, and occasional weekend calls. Cross call coverage is provided by group members when on vacation.
• Provide comprehensive neurology care, including acute stroke care.
• Collaborate within a collegial, supportive team and contribute to academic, teaching, research, quality improvement, and leadership development opportunities.
• Be eligible for, or pursue, a UBC faculty appointment as appropriate.

Qualifications

About Fraser Health and Culture

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, on traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Fraser Health emphasizes diversity and inclusion, respectful and culturally safe practices, and a commitment to planetary health.

People—those we care for and those who care for them—are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

Compensation

Compensation Type : Fee-for-Service

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