Orthopedic Surgeon

Come work with us! Fraser Health (FH) is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients, families, and communities. Learn more Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH) seeks a community orthopaedic surgeon to join our group. The candidate will have fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine with experience in both arthroscopic and open procedures of the knee and shoulder. Training in orthopaedic trauma surgery is an asset. The successful applicant will : Open an elective practice in Chilliwack, BC Apply to the UBC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and teach both medical students and family practice residents Provide MOCAP Level One on call coverage equivalent to a full time equivalent (FTE) Provide scheduled orthopaedic surgery at CGH and work within the resources available The successful applicant will work within a four-person orthopaedic group. They will collaborate with physician colleagues and allied medical professionals at CGH. They must have excellent interpersonal skills and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Chilliwack is a city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is approximately one hour east of Vancouver. Chilliwack is surrounded by mountains and home to recreational areas such as Cultus Lake and Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park. It boasts tremendous access to outdoor activities including camping, fishing, golf, hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. It is a rapidly growing city and is among the most affordable communities in the Lower Mainland. Please upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter by July 15, . Applicants are required to provide three reference letters from practicing surgeons or contact referee names. New graduates must provide a letter of reference from their residency program director and fellowship supervisor. Anticipated start date is September 3, or earlier. Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Compensation Fee for Service, MOCAP - On Call Payments Qualifications CMPA, CPSBC Full, FRCSC Locations Chilliwack General Hospital