Hospitalists Physician, Vernon, BC (Permanent and Locum Positions available)

Canadian Society; Vernon; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital in the Okanagan Valley as a Hospitalists Physician. You'll be responsible for managing patient care and admissions in a supportive collegial environment with robust specialties. Ideal candidates will have CMPA certification and be eligible for CCFP. This position offers flexible hours and excellent remuneration.

Qualifications

• CMPA certification is mandatory.
• Eligible for CCFP certification is essential.
• Provisional license from College of Physicians of BC.

Responsibilities

• Admission, daily care, and discharge of patients.
• Manage an average of 20 inpatients per physician.
• Participate in after-hours call as expected.

Skills

Patient Management

Team Collaboration

Clinical Assessment

Education

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible

CMPA Certification

Current College of Physicians of BC License – Provisional

Job description

Hospitalists Physician, Vernon, BC (Permanent and Locum Positions available)

Permanent and Locum positions available

Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is a 180 bed regional referral hospital in the Okanagan Valley. Primary responsibilities include admission, daily MRP care and discharge of unattached medical and surgical patients. A daily census of 60-70 inpatients and 6-10 admissions is managed by a team of 3-4 hospitalists supported by a Nurse Practitioner. VJH is a collegial hospital environment with robust sub-speciality support including a fully staffed Department of Internal Medicine and surgical specialities (general, orthopedics, ENT, urology). Hospitalists do not cover Obstetrics / Gynaecology and Pediatrics.

Hours of Coverage : On-site hours are generally 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. with an average of 20 inpatients per physician and a mean length of stay of 3-5 days. Participation in after-hours call is expected but scheduling is flexible.

Compensation : Clinical Service Contract

Locum : 10 hour shift = $1,717.30 / day + MOCAP Level 2. Travel and accommodation expenses are reimbursed.

Qualifications :

• CMPA - Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible - Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Desired
• Current College of Physicians of BC License – Provisional

Incentives : Relocation policy currently being reviewed.