Palliative Medicine - Burnaby Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a part-time palliative care physician to join their compassionate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential MRP coverage at a leading hospice and palliative care unit. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver comprehensive palliative care services across various settings, including acute care and community-based patients. With a focus on compassionate care, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families. If you are dedicated to making a difference in palliative medicine, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation reimbursement up to $10,000

On Call Payments

Qualifications

• Eligibility for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Certification from either the College of Family Physicians of Canada or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide MRP coverage at St. Michael’s Hospice and Palliative Complex Care Unit.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary team to deliver palliative care services.

Skills

Palliative Medicine

Compassionate Care

Medical Licensure

Consultation Services

Education

Medical Degree

Certification from College of Family Physicians of Canada

Royal College subspecialty in Palliative Medicine

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Job Summary

Our team is looking for a compassionate part-time (0.7 FTE) palliative care physician. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside other palliative care physicians and our multidisciplinary team to provide Most Responsible Provider (MRP) coverage at St. Michael’s Hospice and the Palliative Complex Care Unit, as well as consultation services to acute care and community-based patients.

Throughout the Fraser Health Authority, we provide integrated, regional, comprehensive palliative care services in various settings, including 30 Palliative Complex Care Unit (PCCU) beds; consult services in 12 acute care sites, the community, and other settings; and support to 126 hospice beds. We also offer undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in collaboration with the Division of Palliative Care at the University of British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Certification from either the College of Family Physicians of Canada or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Preference for those with additional training in Palliative Medicine:
• One-year enhanced skills residency with the Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• Two-year Royal College subspecialty in Palliative Medicine.

Facility

Burnaby Hospital is a community hospital with 259 acute care beds, providing a full range of primary and secondary services, including emergency care, general/internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, obstetrics, neonatal intensive care, tertiary palliative care, adult psychiatry, outpatient clinics, and more. The hospital is undergoing a multi-year redevelopment project, with Phase one expected to complete in 2025, including new units and facilities. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, and three references or referee contacts.

Contact

For questions or more information, contact Dr. Andrew Collins, Regional Medical Director, Palliative Medicine, at [e-mail].

Compensation

Alternative Payment Plan, potential up to $10,000 relocation reimbursement, MOCAP - On Call Payments.

Qualifications

CCFP (PC), CPSBC Eligible.