Fraser Health

Orthopedic Surgeon - Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

Fraser Health$300K — $350K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Fellowship training in lower extremity surgery (hip and knee)
  • Experience in multiple hip arthroplasty techniques, including robotic surgery
  • Competence in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, navigation, and 3D printing (asset)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for teamwork with diverse medical professionals
  • Commitment to quality improvement initiatives and educational contributions

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate within an orthopaedic team to provide high-quality patient care
  • Develop and manage an elective orthopaedic practice in the Abbotsford region
  • Participate in on-call rotations and utilize existing operating room and inpatient resources
  • Engage in paediatric trauma care and support the hospital's critical care services
  • Contribute to medical education in association with the University of British Columbia

Benefits

  • Access to additional resources like nurse practitioners and cast technicians
  • Opportunity for clinical faculty appointment with UBC's Division of Orthopedics
  • Work at a Level 3 trauma center providing varied surgical experiences
  • Engagement in a community surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor activities
  • Participation in cutting-edge techniques like robotic arthroplasty and 3D printing
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the current team of five at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre (ARHCC). The successful candidate will have completed fellowship training in lower extremity surgery (hip and knee). The candidate will have fellowship training in multiple approaches to hip arthroplasty, revision hip and knee arthroplasty and robotic arthroplasty surgery. Experience with unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, navigation and 3D printing would be considered an asset. The successful applicant must be willing to work as a team with the orthopaedic group, physician colleagues and allied medical professionals at ARHCC. They must have excellent interpersonal skills and be willing to participate in quality improvement initiatives. They are expected to open an elective practice in the Abbotsford region. They must be able to work within the existing OR, inpatient beds and on call structure. Additional allied care support includes nurse practitioners for inpatient care and cast technicians in the cast clinic. Additionally, as a member of the Fraser Health medical staff, you will participate in the University of British Columbia (UBC) medical education program and are expected to apply for a clinical faculty appointment in the Division of Orthopedics, UBC. ARHCC is a 244-bed hospital that is located in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. It is a regional hospital that provides higher level of care to the surrounding Fraser Valley East and is a Level 3 trauma centre. There is a paediatric inpatient ward and the group is responsible for providing paediatric trauma care. Additional services include ICU/Critical Care and Cardiac services. The hospital is attached to the Cancer Centre, providing orthopaedic care for metastatic disease. Additional resources include a daytime orthopaedic trauma operating room four days per week. Abbotsford is a community nestled in the Fraser Valley approximately 40 minutes east of Vancouver. It is surrounded by the coastal mountains and rivers providing a lush backdrop and access to many outdoor recreational activities. Please forward your CV, letter of interest, and three reference letters or referee contact namesby no later than September 26, 2026. Please note references required must be professionals with whom you have worked with in the last three years. New graduates must provide a letter of reference from their residency program director or fellowship supervisor. Anticipated start is August 1, 2027 or sooner. CompensationFee for Service, MOCAP - On Call Payments Qualifications/CredentialsCMPA, CPSBC Eligible, FRCSC Eligible Locations (Physicians)Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is a publicly-funded healthcare system that provides services to over 1.8 million people in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing health authorities in Canada, with over 38,000 employees and 12 hospitals. Fraser Health provides a wide range of services, including acute care, mental health and substance use, public health, and home and community care. The organization is committed to improving the health of the population it serves through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on patient-centered care.
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