Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in British Columbia

An Emergency Medicine Physician plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by providing immediate medical attention to patients with acute illnesses or injuries. They manage a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, making quick decisions to resuscitate and stabilize patients. They coordinate with other healthcare professionals for further management, follow-up care or admission of patients. Emergency physicians are also involved in disaster medicine, pre-hospital emergency care, and performing procedures like intubations, central line placements, fracture reductions, and others.

Important skills for this role include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in procedural techniques. Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) are often required. Before becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician, a person may have roles such as Medical Intern, Resident in Internal Medicine or General Surgery, or a Fellow in Emergency Medicine. To be eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine, they need to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine after obtaining a medical degree.

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Emergency Physician - Burnaby Hospital

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 18 days ago

Medicine, or with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP-EM) Emergency trained and certified or ABEM certified....

Emergency Physician - Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

  • Abbotsford, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Abbotsford, BC
  • 18 days ago

The Abbotsford Department of Emergency Medicine is recruiting into our collegial and excellent group of physicians. We seek to fill 2 full time positions....

Emergency Physician - Langley Memorial Hospital

  • Langley, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Langley, BC
  • 18 days ago

We are a full service 200 bed hospital including ICU, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Palliative care, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Plastic surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, ENT, Ophthalmology...

Emergency Physician - Peace Arch Hospital

  • White Rock, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • White Rock, BC
  • 18 days ago

Candidates will be certified in Emergency Medicine with either the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP-EM), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)....

Emergency Physician - Chilliwack General Hospital

  • Chilliwack, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Chilliwack, BC
  • 18 days ago

Work in a Friendly Community Hospital! Flexible Work Arrangements Available. Full-time Locum position, where you choose to work shifts that are convenient for you through an online scheduling...

Emergency Physician

  • Fraser, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Fraser, BC
  • 18 days ago

Join Fraser Health and make a meaningful impact in emergency medicine. Apply today!...

Emergency Physician-Surrey Memorial Hospital

  • Surrey, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Surrey, BC
  • 18 days ago

On shift, you can expect to have medical students, junior residents, or emergency medicine residents. The Surrey CCFP (EM) program is growing with a recent increase from 2 to 5 residents!...

Emergency Physician - Delta Hospital

  • Delta, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Delta, BC
  • 18 days ago

Work when you want and get paid $308 an hour for overtime! Live in the City, Work in a Friendly Community Hospital! Please be advised that the Delta Emergency Physicians Association has received a...

Emergency Physician - Ridge Meadows Hospital

  • Maple Ridge, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Maple Ridge, BC
  • 18 days ago

Emergency Medicine certification or extensive ED experience preferred and must have ACLS, ATLS and PALS/APLS....

Emergency Physician - Eagle Ridge Hospital - Royal Columbian Hospital

  • New Westminster, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • New Westminster, BC
  • 18 days ago

Eagle Ridge hospital has robust hospitalist and internal medicine services which contribute to a collegial atmosphere....

Emergency Physician - Mission Memorial Hospital

  • Mission, BC
  • 18 days ago
  • Mission, BC
  • 18 days ago

The Mission Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking to recruit a full time and/or part-time CCFP (+/- EM Trained) with ER experience....

Family Physician, Emergency Medicine

  • Bella Bella, BC
  • 19 days ago
  • Bella Bella, BC
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Mandatory Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC...

Locum Emergency Physician

  • Squamish, BC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Squamish, BC
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Desired Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)...

Locum Family Practice - Emergency Medicine Physician, Sechelt

  • Sechelt, BC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sechelt, BC
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full Canadian...

Emergency Physician

  • North Vancouver, BC
  • 60+ days ago
  • North Vancouver, BC
  • 60+ days ago

Trauma Life Support (ATLS)- Mandatory Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Emergency...

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Salary for Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in British Columbia

This is the average annual salary for Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in British Columbia as reported by the BLS.

$306,640


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Emergency Medicine Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Emergency Medicine Physicians in British Columbia offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.6%
Master's Degree
32.3%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
2.0%
Associate's Degree
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%
Some College
0.1%



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