Convalescent Care (CVC) Physician
About The Position
Reporting to the Regional Medical Director, Long-Term Care & Assisted Living, the Convalescent Care Physician is a full-service family practice physician who has a passion for caring for the elderly. This role involves being a member of the local Division of Family Practice Long-Term Care Initiative (LTCI), collaborating with the local LTCI, the Regional Medical Director, Long-Term Care & Assisted Living (LTCAL), members of the Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Physician Leadership Team, and local long-term care community leadership. The Physician will adopt, exemplify, and promote the Fraser Health Values of Clear, Caring, and Courageous with respect to those we serve.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice medicine in the Province of British Columbia through CPSBC.
- Maintain professional liability insurance with the Canadian Medical Protective Association or a comparable plan.
- CPSBC Eligible for Full License
- CPSBC Full
- FRCPC Eligible
Nice To Haves
- Has a passion for caring for the elderly.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all admissions to, and discharges from the CVC unit.
- Provides an admission history and physical on all patients on the CVC unit.
- Provides a discharge summary, with a copy to the family physician, on all patients on the CVC unit.
- Visits the CVC unit not less than three times per week.
- Visits individual patients on the CVC unit not less than once per week.
- Ensures patients have Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment that are complete and up-to-date.
- Promotes meaningful reviews of medical conditions and medications, including recommendations to family physicians for changes in medications and other orders.
- Ensures adequate coverage during absences.
Benefits
- Service Contract
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
