Hospitalist

HealthMatch BC; Saanich; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated inpatient care physicians for a rewarding role at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. This position offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, including high acuity and palliative cases. You'll be supported by a robust interdisciplinary team and have access to excellent onboarding and mentorship. Located in the beautiful Saanich Peninsula, this role not only allows you to make a significant impact in the community but also offers a fantastic lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreational activities. If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and want to thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Shifts

CME Program

Mentorship Opportunities

Onboarding Support

Recruitment Incentives

Qualifications

• Current CPSBC License and CMPA membership are mandatory.
• Experience in palliative care or long-term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for a range of patients including high acuity and palliative care.
• Work in a supportive interdisciplinary team with strong engagement.

Skills

CPSBC License

CMPA Membership

Palliative Care Experience

MAiD Experience

Long-term Care Experience

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Subspecialty Family Practice or Internal Medicine

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Provisional Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory.

The local physician group is hiring inpatient care physicians to provide full-time, part-time, or locum inpatient care at Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH). Family medicine inpatient care is a highly valued and rewarding service in our community hospital.

SPH is a 65-bed acute care community hospital with an 18-bed emergency department that cares for 31,000 patients/year. SPH is the primary referral hospital for the Southern Gulf Islands, serving a total population of approximately 87,000. Tertiary care support and consultants are 30 minutes away by road at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital. Medical Imaging, Laboratory services, as well as a CT scanner, operate 07:30 - 24:00 daily plus on call overnight.

As an inpatient team physician, you will provide coverage to a range of inpatients, including high acuity, palliative/end of life care, rehabilitation-focused, and dementia care. Flexible shifts are available with the understanding to provide a minimum of six weeks per year.

If you don’t set up a practice of your own, there is hope you will be interested in working as a locum in clinics on the Saanich Peninsula. Opportunities to work in the emergency department, where you would care for patients within the scope of a family physician (extra ER training is not required), are also available but not required. Experience in Palliative Care, MAiD, or long-term care are considered an asset but not required.

As an inpatient provider, you are well supported by our specialists and work in a highly effective interdisciplinary team. This team is characterized by strong engagement, comprehensive support, and a robust CME program. You'll receive excellent onboarding upon your arrival, helping you integrate smoothly into both the team and the community. Mentorship opportunities are also available.

At Island Health, we recognize, gain knowledge, and respect the differences in each individual we serve. The right to feel culturally safe is for everyone.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Additional benefits and recruitment incentives available; inquire for more information.

Remuneration: Facility-Based LFP (Current providers are all on LFP model).

Community Information: Located just north of Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula is within the territories of the Tsartlip, Pauquachin, Tsawout, Tseycum First Nations and comprises the municipalities of Central and North Saanich, and the City of Sidney.

As of 2019, the population of the Saanich Peninsula Local Health Area was 70,356, with 20% identifying as immigrants, 15% aged 75+, 9.8% visible minorities, and 5.4% Indigenous.

The Saanich Peninsula offers a mixture of rural, urban, and farming communities, with an extensive choice of outdoor recreational activities such as golfing, hiking, cycling, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing. This community boasts a long shoreline with sandy beaches, is home to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, and has quick access to the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (to Vancouver and the Southern Gulf Islands) and the Victoria International Airport.

Vancouver Island offers an exceptional environment for both living and practicing medicine, allowing you to achieve and surpass your professional and lifestyle aspirations.

Just north of the capital of Victoria, Saanich is the largest municipality in the Greater Victoria region. Home to the University of Victoria, it’s a great place for a family to settle down. Outdoor enthusiasts are able to golf, hike, cycle, and paddle nearby. Many residents choose Saanich as a place to live because of the natural wonders that abound. Mountains, forests, and beaches are among the places to enjoy a peaceful walk.