Geriatrician - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Surrey is seeking a Geriatric Medicine Physician for a full-time permanent role. The successful candidate will join an active team at Surrey Memorial Hospital and contribute to expanding outpatient geriatric services. Opportunities for clinical practice, teaching, and academic research are available. Strong collaboration and interdisciplinary skills are essential. This position includes no weekend or evening call, making it an attractive opportunity for a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for or active FRCPC Geriatric Medicine.
• Eligibility for or active full license to practice in BC.
• CPSBC Eligible for Full License, CPSBC Full, FRCPC Eligible.
• Strong collaborative/interdisciplinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Expand outpatient geriatric services.
• Join current geriatricians at hospitals.
• Contribute to academic and teaching components.
• Collaborate with University of British Columbia faculty.

Skills

Collaborative interpersonal skills

Interdisciplinary skills

Teaching and research

Education

Eligibility for FRCPC Geriatric Medicine

Eligibility for full license to practice in BC

Clinical faculty appointment eligibility with UBC

Job description

Job Summary

Surrey Memorial Hospital and Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey are looking for a geriatric medicine physician to join our team! Fraser Health is one of Canada’s fastest growing health authorities, serving over one third of the population in British Columbia. The Older Adult Service in Fraser Health provides a network of clinical services including nine acute care sites as well as community Specialized Seniors Clinics and outreach sites. Our hospitals are affiliated with the University of British Columbia and offer opportunities for clinical practice, as well as teaching and academic research. North Surrey boasts a diverse community with plenty of parks, green spaces, and trails. The area is also well-connected, with excellent transportation links to the rest of the region, making it easy to get around without a car. Additionally, North Surrey is home to a variety of cultural institutions, restaurants, and shopping centres, making it a vibrant and exciting place to call home.

Position Details

This is a full time permanent position (1.0 FTE) expanding outpatient geriatric services at a site with an already active Specialized Seniors Clinic in Surrey and inpatient consultative services at Surrey Memorial Hospital. There is no expected weekend or evening call. Remuneration is through the Ministry of Health Alternate Payment Plan fee for service and sessional model. The successful candidate will join our current geriatricians in Surrey Memorial Hospital and Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey and contribute to academic and teaching components of the Service.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for or active FRCPC Geriatric Medicine.
• Eligibility for or active full license to practice in BC.
• Strong collaborative interpersonal and interdisciplinary skills.
• Eligibility to apply for a clinical faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia.
• CPSBC Eligible for Full License, CPSBC Full, FRCPC Eligible.

Facility

Surrey Memorial Hospital and Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. Surrey Memorial Hospital is the largest regional hospital in Fraser Health with over 450 acute care beds, providing tertiary care services and 24/7 emergency services. Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre is a community outpatient site with specialized medical clinics, diagnostic testing, and day surgery and procedures.

Locations

Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre, Surrey Memorial Hospital

Employment Type

Full time 1.0 FTE

Compensation

Through Ministry of Health Alternate Payment Plan Sessional Contract and Fee for Service billing.

Closing Date

Open until filled

Start Date

Immediately

Contact

For any questions or additional information, please contact: [e-mail]