Long-Term Care Physician

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health authority is seeking a dedicated Long-Term Care Physician to join their team in a newly built facility in South West Vancouver. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse group of patients, including those with complex respiratory needs, within a supportive and collaborative environment. As part of a committed team of healthcare professionals, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality care and improving health outcomes. Join this innovative organization and contribute to enhancing the lives of the community's residents while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Current CPSBC certification and CCFP mandatory.
• Experience with respiratory disease patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for residents with complex health needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Disease Management

Inter-professional Team Collaboration

On-call Availability

Education

CPSBC Certification

CCFP Certification

CMPA Membership

Job description

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Job Title

Long-Term Care Physician

Work Site

Dogwood Care Home

Status

Part-Time

Start Date

June 30, 2025

Compensation Type

Clinical Service Contract

Come work as a Long-Term Care Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Exciting opportunity to work in a brand new LTC Home in the heart of South West Vancouver community. The previous home was rebuilt, so this is a new build but a well-established nursing home owned and operated by the Health Authority. The environment is supportive and collegial.

There are approximately 10 residents, 8 with tracheostomy patients with ventilators and 2 trachostomy patients without ventilators, which vary in age and diagnoses. The physician will work alongside an interdisciplinary team with respirologists and respiratory tech support. There is a level of complexity to the care and the compensation is commensurate to the level of complexity.

Physician will be expected to share in evening and weekend on-call in a shared call group. The group is made up of a total of 8 Long-term care physicians. Join our team today!

Ideally the candidate holds a certificate in the College of Family Physicians.

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Experience in care of patients with respiratory disease
  
  
  

Knowledge & Abilities

• A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery
• A demonstrated ability in working as a member of an inter-professional health care team. Note that certain days and times are preset to coordinate with the team care conferences and participation is mandatory
  
  
  

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, 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.

• 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
  
  
  

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.

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