Job SummaryJob Title:Emergency Physician
Work Site:Vancouver General Hospital
Status:Locum
Start Date:July 2026 or Sooner
Compensation Type:Clinical Service Contract
Join a team of Emergency Physicians providing care to a large urban area in an academic centre. The Department of Emergency Medicine comprises a group of dedicated and collegial physicians who cover the VGH (Vancouver General Hospital) Emergency Department and the associated UBC (University of British Columbia) Urgent Care Centre in Vancouver, BC, and who are seeking locum Emergency Physicians at VGH.
We are seeking both part and full time candidates. Locums interested in working 4-6 shifts per month on an ongoing basis as well as candidates who may be interested in full time (10-14 shifts per month) work for a defined period to fill current leaves will be considered. Locums are also be eligible to apply for an active staff position when openings available if they meet qualifications. Locum positions are renewed on a yearly basis. The salary is not fee-for-service but rather based on an alternate payment contract and consistent with that of a full-time emergency physician in British Columbia. Details will be provided to interested candidates.
Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department sees approximately 95,000 patients per year and houses a Level 1 Trauma Centre. VGH is a 850 bed adult tertiary care hospital focusing on world class tertiary, trauma, and neurological care.
QualificationsEducation, Licensing, & Experience:- License to practice emergency medicine in BC, and
- FRCPC-EM certification, or
- CCFP-EM and/or ABEM certification, with at least 5 years of experience in a high acuity and volume trauma centre.
Knowledge & Abilities: - Collaborative spirit
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy, understanding, and respect of diverse and divergent perspectives and behaviors
- Record of accomplishments that demonstrates commitment to clinical excellence and medical education
Closing StatementInterested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: [redacted] or click "Apply Now."
Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.
