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Job Title
Clinical Academic Heart Failure/Echocardiography Cardiologist
Job Title
Clinical Academic Heart Failure/Echocardiography Cardiologist
Work Site
Vancouver General Hospital
Status
Full-Time
Start Date
July 1, 2025
Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service
Come work as Clinical Academic Heart Failure/Echocardiography Cardiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
The Division of Cardiology invites applications from outstanding cardiologists with advanced training in Echocardiography (level III) and advanced Heart Failure wishing to pursue a research
focused career. This position is primarily based at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) in conjunction with a potential clinical role at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH), both of which are
University of British Columbia (UBC)-affiliated teaching hospitals. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an academically focused career based on a strong publication and
research track record, signaling their ability to obtain peer reviewed grant funding within the early phase of their career.
The applicant must have a specific interest and training in both Heart Failure and Echo. They must have a minimum of 1 year of accredited training in echocardiography and have demonstrated excellence in the care of patients with advanced heart failure with a minimum 1 year of dedicated training in this area. The position will include inpatient and outpatient management of patients with heart failure with a specific academic focus in Heart Failure including a half time commitment to Heart Failure research. The role encompasses all aspects of echocardiography including diagnostic TTE, TEE, stress echo and structural/interventional echocardiography and academic focus in this area.
Applicants must be certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RSPSC) and must be eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia. Those applicants with AFC certification in Echocardiography and with AFC certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation from the RCPSC or similar from the ABIM will receive particular consideration. Candidates should possess exceptional communication and teaching skills.
Applicants will be able to demonstrate a deep awareness and knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles, and how they relate to successful interactions with patients and team members.
This role will also be clinical faculty position within the Division of Cardiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). As part of the UBC Division of Cardiology’s academic focus, the successful candidate is expected to substantially support the development and growth of the UBC Cardiology research and education programs. The Division of Cardiology will support an appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, however clinical faculty appointments at UBC are assigned at a rank determined by the Academic Appointments, Reappointments, Promotions and Tenure Committee (AARPT) of the UBC Department of Medicine.
Education, Licensing, & Experience
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory
Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”
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.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
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 2024.
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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