The Island Health Division of Orthopaedics is seeking a full-time Orthopaedic Surgeon in Victoria, British Columbia.
The successful candidate will be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and will have expertise in complex primary and revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed fellowship level training in hip and knee arthroplasty.
The successful candidate will join our team of 13 active orthopedic surgeons and participate in on call coverage at the 3 main hospitals (Victoria General Hospital, Royal Jubilee Hospital, and Saanich Peninsula Hospital) as well as the South Island Surgical Centre. On-call responsibilities are approximately 1 in 6.
The successful candidate will have the option of joining a large group practice located off-site from the hospital offering physiotherapy, orthotics and other services within a first available surgeon model.
It is anticipated the successful candidate will participate in teaching learners from the various departments of the UBC Medical Programs. Academic appointment through UBC is available for qualified applicants
Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living. Above all, Victoria offers a friendly, relaxed and health conscious lifestyle to complement a rewarding surgical practice.