Family Physician, Vancouver South East UPCC

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity for a Family Physician (FP) or Emergency Physician (EP) to as a part-time position at an Urgent and Primary Care Clinic (UPCC) in Vancouver. The Southeast UPCC provides urgent care for patients with non-life-threatening injuries, illnesses and conditions that should be addressed within 12 to 24 hours, but do not require the service and expertise of a hospital emergency department (CTAS 3,4,5). The UPCC will operate 7 days per week, year round, Mon-Sat 0800-2200 and Sunday and Holidays from 0900-1700. The clinic provides team-based care, with off-site rapid access to X-ray, ultrasound and labs. Patients are linked to appropriate care pathways that include specialist, social service, and primary care. All treatment and follow-up will be carefully integrated with existing Primary Care providers, and patients will be supported to find Primary Care if unattached. The Vancouver SE UPCC supports a healthy work-life balance and will focus on the professional development and satisfaction of its multidisciplinary team. The clinic supports learning, skill development and continuous quality improvement through clinical simulation exercises and a range of quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible – Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Eligible
• Combines current or recent experience in primary care along with urgent or emergent care, with a clear understanding of the role and importance of foundational primary care, with the ability to integrate the two.
• Positive, energetic, and empathic with strong communication skills and natural attention to detail.
• Resume and cover letter are required to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care for patients with non-life-threatening injuries, illnesses and conditions.
• Integrate treatment and follow-up with existing Primary Care providers.
• Support patients in finding Primary Care if unattached.
• Participate in clinical simulation exercises and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level