Hospitalist Physician

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Hospitalist Physician, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of medically complex elderly patients. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment at a leading hospital, focusing on quality improvement, patient safety, and teaching. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this organization provides a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development. Embrace the chance to contribute to a healthier community while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. Your journey in healthcare starts here!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports

Award-winning recognition programs

Qualifications

• Mandatory CCFP and CMPA certifications required.
• ACLS certification is desired but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to an average of 135 medically complex elderly patients daily.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Patient Care

Quality Improvement

Patient Safety

Teaching

Research

Education

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Salary

Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary.

Job Summary

Job Title: Hospitalist Physician

Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital

Status: Full Time, Part Time, Locum

Start Date: To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type: Alternative Payment Arrangement

Come work as a Hospitalist Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Join our established Hospitalist group at Vancouver General Hospital. We are a group of dedicated physicians providing care to an average of 135 medically complex elderly patients daily.

We are looking for Full Time/ Part Time and locum physicians with an interest in care of hospitalized patients to join our team. An interest in Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, Teaching and/or Research are desirable.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Desired

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: [e-mail] or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.