PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGIST LOCUM

Temporary Full Time - 1 year term (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) (start date is flexible)

Hours per week: 32.31 (1680 hours/year)
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 0830-1630
Salary Range: $320,475 to $400,594 per annum
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 
Department of Pediatrics
BC Children’s Hospital
4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 0B3

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) seeking a Locum Pediatric Gastroenterologist. BCCH is the only dedicated pediatric tertiary care centre for the province of British Columbia in Canada serving a population of approximately 4 million people.

Applications are invited from clinicians, clinician-scientists and clinician-investigators with potential to thrive in a busy clinical and academic environment. As the successful candidate, you will have demonstrated a commitment to pediatric gastroenterology with excellence in providing a high level of quality clinical care and potential for academic research and teaching. You will be eligible to obtain a specialists license to practice medicine in British Columbia as well as sub-specialty training in pediatric gastroenterology and be a Fellow or be eligible for Fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Primary Job Duties of a Pediatric Gastroenterologist

1. Patient Assessment & Diagnosis

• Evaluate patients with symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and poor growth.
• Review medical histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood work, stool analysis, imaging (e.g., ultrasound, MRI), and endoscopic procedures.

2. Treatment & Disease Management

• Develop treatment plans for conditions like GERD, IBD, celiac disease, food allergies, and liver disorders.
• Prescribe medications such as acid reducers, antibiotics, or immunosuppressants.
• Provide nutritional guidance for conditions like failure to thrive, malabsorption, or obesity.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans as needed. 

3. Performing Procedures

• Conduct endoscopies, colonoscopies, and biopsies to diagnose and treat conditions.
• Place and manage feeding tubes (e.g., NG tubes, G-tubes) and parenteral nutrition.
• Perform esophageal pH monitoring to assess acid reflux.

4. Collaboration & Coordination

• Work with pediatricians, dietitians, surgeons, and other specialists.
• Coordinate care for children with complex medical needs.
• Educate patients and families on managing digestive disorders.

5. Research & Continuing Education

• Stay updated on advancements in pediatric gastroenterology.
• Conduct clinical research on digestive diseases in children.
• Train and mentor medical students or residents in pediatric GI care.

6. Administrative Duties

• Document patient visits, diagnoses, and treatment plans in medical records.
• Communicate with insurance providers for approvals of tests or treatments.
• Participate in hospital or clinic meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Applications, accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, and the names of four references, should be directed to:

Kevin Wang, Advisor Talent Acquisition – Physician & Scientific Recruitment via email: Physicianrecruitment@phsa.ca
PH: (604) 219-7231

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  

For more information about BC Children’s Hospital, please visit the website at: www.bcchildrens.ca 

BCCH hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia. 

BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose