Geriatrician / Care of the Elderly Physician (300-0999) (Permanent Specialty)

Island Health; Comox; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Geriatrician in Comox. The ideal candidate will hold FRCPC or Care of the Elderly qualifications and support a diverse team of Geriatricians. Responsibilities include providing clinical support and engaging in teaching for medical students. The position is part-time and offers competitive benefits, including recruitment incentives and relocation costs reimbursement.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive: $10

Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15

Fee Premium: 6.93%

Annual Flat Fee: $10.52

Qualifications

• Must hold FRCPC or Care of the Elderly qualifications.
• Provide clinical support to outpatient and inpatient consultations.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams including nurse practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 15 Geriatricians and Care of the Elderly physicians.
• Provide clinical support in specialized geriatric services.
• Support clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate learners.

Skills

Clinical support

Outpatient consultations

Inpatient consultations

Team collaboration

Education

FRCPC or Care of the Elderly qualifications

Job description

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Division of Geriatrics has an opening for a part time Geriatrician, based in Comox, to join a team of 15 Geriatricians and Care of the Elderly physicians working across Vancouver Island.

The successful candidate will hold FRCPC or Care of the Elderly qualifications and will provide clinical support to a robust service including outpatient and inpatient consultations. The position provides rotation through select specialized geriatric services and works with dedicated multidisciplinary teams in all areas, including nurse practitioners.

The Division of Geriatrics is affiliated with the University of British Columbia Island Medical Program, and supports clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate learners.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Benefits

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including :

• Recruitment Incentive : $10, (full-time)
• Relocation Costs Reimbursement : up to $15, (amount based on location relocating from)
• Fee Premium : 6.93%
• Annual Flat Fee : $10,.52
• Rural CME : Years 3 & 4 - $ / annum; after 4 years : $ / annum

The above amounts are current as of August and may be subject to change.

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