Neurologist, Behavioral Neurology

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

We are recruiting a neurologist with subspecialty training in Behavioral Neurology to join the University of British Columbia Neurology Division and the UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders. The successful candidate will diagnose and manage patients with cognitive symptoms and dementia, including neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and related disorders. It is anticipated that Behavioral Neurology clinic space will be available for 2–3 days per week. The candidate must be committed to teaching and education. Participation in or initiation of clinical research and clinical trials in cognitive neurology and dementia is strongly encouraged, and a research background is prioritized. The candidate will also be expected to participate actively as a ward manager and as a consult manager for general neurology services at the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), as well as participating on the on-call roster for general neurology. The Vancouver General Hospital is the main tertiary care hospital in B.C. for complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Both UBCH and VGH are teaching hospitals. The VGH/UBC Hospitals are served by approximately 60 neurologists. We serve a large and extremely diverse patient population. We have a large neurology residency program. Most clinical service programs have post-graduate fellows. This is a clinical position. Remuneration is on a Fee for Service basis. The candidate will be encouraged to maintain a private practice. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Desired
• Anesthesia Experience – Desired
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Desired
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine - Desired
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Emergency Experience - Desired
• 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: [email protected] or click “Apply Now.”

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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

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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.