Pediatrician - Chilliwack General Hospital
About The Position
Fraser Health is seeking a full-time Pediatrician at Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH). Applications from new graduates are welcome, with mentoring provided over two years. Job share applications are also accepted. The position is based within the existing Chilliwack Pediatric Clinic, which operates independently within CGH, utilizing rented office space. The clinic's hospital location facilitates effective and high-quality acute pediatric care for Maternity Services, the Emergency Room, and the Pediatric Observation Unit, while also enhancing services for families attending the clinic. The scope of practice includes Acute Services, such as a 1 in 5 on-call rota covering Maternity and Delivery Suite, Emergency Room consultations, and a 4-bed 24-hour observation unit. Pediatricians attend high-risk and unexpected pre-term deliveries, stabilize newborns, and manage short-term infant medical problems. They are consulted by emergency room physicians for high-acuity cases and less acute cases on the Pediatric Observation Unit. Children requiring more than 24 hours of care are transferred to Abbotsford Regional Hospital or BC Children’s Hospital, with established links and a centralized transport system. Community Services include general pediatric services for children from birth to 19 years with various medical, social, developmental, behavioral, mental health, learning, and school-related issues. Approximately 50% of the clinic's workload involves the latter three categories. Specialist services include outreach clinics in Hope and a weekly multidisciplinary child development clinic. Discussions are ongoing to expand multi-agency child health working with pre-school and school-aged children. Developmental pediatric experience and training are advantageous, with flexibility for additional training if necessary.
Requirements
- CMPA
- CPSBC Eligible
- FRCPC
- PALS
- Submit curriculum vitae
- Provide three contact referee names
- New graduates must provide a letter of reference from their residency program director and fellowship supervisor.
Nice To Haves
- Developmental pediatric experience and training
- Interest in contributing to and extending the development of a patient-centered community service.
Responsibilities
- Provide acute pediatric on-call coverage for Maternity and Delivery Suite, Emergency Room consultations, and a 4-bed 24hr observation unit.
- Attend high-risk and unexpected pre-term deliveries, stabilize newborns, and manage short-term infant medical problems.
- Consult with emergency room physicians for pediatric assessments in the Emergency Room or Pediatric Observation Unit.
- Manage general pediatric services for children from birth to 19 years with medical, social, developmental, behavioral, mental health, learning, and school-related issues.
- Conduct outreach clinics in Hope and participate in a weekly multidisciplinary child development clinic.
- Expand multi-agency child health working with pre-school and school-aged children.
- Contribute to the development of a patient-centered community service.
Benefits
- Mentoring over two years for new graduates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
