General Internal Medicine Physician, Diabetes

The Department of Medicine, and Division of Endocrinology,  Vancouver Acute,, is seeking a physician with training in Internal Medicine and experience in the management of diabetes and endocrine disorders.

This is a specialized outpatient clinical opportunity involving the assessment and longitudinal management of patients with diabetes and in specialty practice.

The successful applicant will work primarily in ambulatory care in  clinical practice providing care for patients with diabetes and related metabolic conditions.

Clinical responsibilities will include:

• Assessment and management of patients referred for general internal medicine and endocrine consultation.
• Investigation and treatment of diabetes mellitus, including complex cases requiring insulin therapy and diabetes technology.
• Management of common endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Interpretation of laboratory investigations and other diagnostic studies.
• Initiation and adjustment of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment.
• Coordination of care with referring physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Ongoing clinical documentation and patient follow-up.

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Completed postgraduate specialty training in Internal Medicine.
• Eligibility for licensure to practise Internal Medicine in British Columbia, including consideration of applicants eligible for provisional–specialty licensure through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in the assessment and management of patients with diabetes.
• Familiarity with contemporary diabetes management, including insulin therapy, continuous glucose monitoring and advanced insulin delivery technologies.
• Excellent clinical communication and collaborative practice skills.
• Willingness to participate in clinical supervision and assessment where required by the applicable licensing pathway.
• Additional postgraduate training in Endocrinology and Metabolism and experience in a multidisciplinary outpatient diabetes practice would be assets.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

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

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