Physician

Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary.

Job Title:	Physician
Work Site:	101-5811 Cooney Road
Status:	Permanent
Start Date:	July 01, 2024
Compensation Type:	Clinical Service Contract

 

Come work as a Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Richmond Foundry is currently seeking 1 Part Time physician to work in their service center located at 101-5811 Cooney Road, Richmond B.C. providing drop in health care services for youths aged 12-24 with a focus on comprehensive primary health care. The physician(s) will work with in collaboration with Public Health nurses and other providers who support these services including but not limited mental health, substance use, sexual health and other primary care issues. This role will be under a Contract with Foundry B.C.

 

Additional experience working with substance use and mental health is an asset.

 

Foundry is a province-wide network of integrated health and social services centres that brings together more than 140 government and non-profit partners to improve the wellness of British Columbia's young people. Foundry's goal is to provide safe, non-judgmental care, information and resources, and to work to reach young people earlier – before health challenges become problematic. By bringing health and social services together in one location, each Foundry centre is able to make it easier for young people to find the care, connection and support they need.

 

The Foundry Richmond location brings together same-day counselling services with existing mental health and substance use counselling services, sexual health, youth peer and family supports well as access to social services for youth ages 12 to 24, all in one convenient location. Its location is currently at 5811 Cooney Road, Richmond B.C.

 

Richmond is located 10 kilometres from downtown Vancouver, and with Vancouver International Airport and Tswwassen Ferry Terminal nearby, there is ready access to all the recreational and cultural activities in the region and province. Join our dynamic team in Richmond, and enjoy Canada’s West Coast Lifestyle with this opportunity.

Education, Licensing, & Experience :

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click “Apply Now.”

 

Please note that a resume and coverletter are required to apply for this position.

 

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

 

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.

• 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.