General Internal Medicine Physician

Vancouver Coastal Health • Richmond, BC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Richmond Hospital is seeking a part-time General Internal Medicine specialist to provide services to a geriatric population in a team-based model with support from Geriatrics and Geri Psychiatry on a dedicated Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit. The successful applicant will become a member of the Department of Internal Medicine and will be required to participate in a call rota. The unit is a 32-bed unit staffed by 2 internists and an NP. Work includes ward rounds, new admissions, allied health care rounds, and liaising with specialists. Scheduled 10-hour shifts (0700-1700 or 0800-1800) are typically scheduled 7 days at a time, Monday-Sunday (with flexibility). Some expected home/night call is compensated separately on MOCAP. Quality improvement and teaching opportunities are available. Richmond is an attractive community with one of the fastest aging populations in Canada. Bordering the City of Vancouver, Richmond offers top-rated schools, and convenient access to the recreational and leisure activities, arts, and culture that have made the Lower Mainland of British Columbia famous throughout the world.

Requirements

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Eligible
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory

Responsibilities

• Provide services to a geriatric population in a team-based model
• Participate in a call rota
• Perform ward rounds
• Manage new admissions
• Participate in allied health care rounds
• Liaise with specialists
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in teaching opportunities

Benefits

• Employer-paid training
• Leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services
• Award-winning recognition programs
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals

What This Job Offers

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