Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Health Match BC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 283,000 - 383,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Okanagan Hospice House in Kelowna is seeking a palliative trained physician to join their interdisciplinary team. This 24-bed Hospice collaborates with the Community, Kelowna General Hospital, and Central Okanagan Hospice House to provide compassionate palliative care.

The role includes admitting patients, conducting consultations, and contributing to staff and learner education, as part of a coordinated approach with acute care teams, BC Cancer, and Pain and Symptom Management.

Qualifications

• Palliative trained physician required.
• Admitting and following patients in a 24-bed hospice.
• Educating staff, colleagues and learners in palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Admit and follow patients in a 24-bed Hospice.
• Conduct consultations with patients and families.
• Participate in educating staff, colleagues and learners.

Skills

Palliative care

Job description

Central Okanagan Hospice House

Our Palliative Care Team is interdisciplinary including the Community, Kelowna General Hospital, and Central Okanagan Hospice House. Central Okanagan Hospice House is a 24 bed Hospice, staffed by professional and specialty trained care staff. Admission to Hospice House is for patients that meet the IH regional criteria for palliative care and on assessment by the Central Okanagan Palliative Care Team.

Practice Details

The Central Okanagan Hospice House is seeking a palliative trained physician to join their team! This opportunity will allow you to practice in a community and/or as part of the Hospice Palliative Care Team. Duties include admitting and following patients in a 24 bed Hospice, conducting consultations and participating in educating staff, colleagues and learners. We take a coordinated approach to palliative care by working closely with the acute care teams, BC Cancer and Pain and Symptom Management. In addition, we are currently building a physician program in the community and planning for an outpatient clinic for unattached patients.

Kelowna

Glistening water and lush mountains, dotted with parks, frame the Okanagan's largest and liveliest population centre: Kelowna. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to sail, kayak, or relax on the beach. Rolling greens offer world-class golfing just minutes from spectacular hiking and biking trails. In the winter, enjoy ski resorts and skating rinks right at your fingertips. Decorated with heritage buildings and modern architecture, Kelowna offers something for everyone, with orchards, vineyards, and all the amenities of a major centre. From restaurants and shops to art galleries, live music, and theatre, this city has it all. Come experience our four-season playground and see why life is better here.

Compensation

Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration The annual wage for a 1.0 FTE is $333,438. Actual wage will be prorated based on FTE and should be confirmed at time of offer