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Specialty Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Provisional Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Mandatory The Island Health Division of Rehabilitation Medicine has an opening for a general physiatrist to join six others in providing a consultative service at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and surrounding areas. Candidates with expertise and interest in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological diseases, post-traumatic impairments, and amputations rehabilitation in hospital-based practice and outpatient settings are encouraged to apply. The position is based at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital which has a 25-bed inpatient intensive rehabilitation unit in addition to slow stream and transitional rehabilitation units. This is a general program providing the full scope of rehabilitation services. Full range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric specialists on-site as well as diagnostic services including x-rays, nuclear medicine, sonography, CT, and MRI. Access to epidural and facet injection services. The Physiatrist(s) provide a consulting and directive care service without night call. Start Date: As soon as possible Community Information: Nanaimo is a growing, family-oriented community situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island, with proximity to Victoria as well as Vancouver --- a 90-minute ferry or 20-minute seaplane ride away. The community of 85,000 offers a wide variety of cultural and educational opportunities including the 800-seat waterfront Port Theatre, Vancouver Island University, and is adjacent to renowned private schools. Nanaimo enjoys year-round access to exceptional recreation opportunities, including skiing (Nordic and downhill) at Mount Washington Ski Resort which boasts the largest annual snowfall in North America. The bustling harbour city of Nanaimo is fondly referred to as the gateway to Vancouver Island. Boasting a diversified economy, the city is a regional centre for technology, manufacturing, tourism, retail, health, and government services. Nanaimo offers an attractive quality of life with a family-oriented culture, friendly people, and stunning views. Its residents and visitors enjoy hiking, kayaking, golfing, biking and swimming, as well as world-class scuba diving and snorkeling. #J-18808-Ljbffr