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 amputation rehabilitation in hospital based practice and out patients 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 70-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, the 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.