Palliative Medicine - Mission Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; Mission; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternative Payment Plan

Relocation reimbursement up to $10,000

MOCAP on-call payments

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a compassionate part-time palliative care physician to provide MRP coverage at Christine Morrison Hospice and offer consultations to both acute and community-based patients. The ideal candidate must be eligible for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and possess certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada or the Royal College. This role offers relocation reimbursement and an integrated multi-disciplinary care environment.

Qualifications

• Must have certification in Palliative Medicine.
• Must be eligible for medical licensure in British Columbia.
• Preference for additional training in Palliative Medicine, including CAC or RCPSC subspecialty.
• CCFP(PC) or FRCPC credentialing as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide MRP coverage at Christine Morrison Hospice.
• Offer palliative care consultations to patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary palliative care team.

Skills

Eligibility for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

Certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

One-year enhanced skills residency with CAC

Two-year Royal College subspecialty in Palliative Medicine

Education

Medical licensure eligibility BC

CFPC or RCPSC certification

CAC in Palliative Medicine

RCPSC subspecialty in Palliative Medicine

CCFP(PC) or FRCPC credentialing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate part-time (0.6 FTE) palliative care physician to join Fraser Health Authority for the Mission Memorial Hospital site. You will provide Most Responsible Provider (MRP) coverage at Christine Morrison Hospice and offer palliative care consultations to acute care and community-based patients, working with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Most Responsible Provider (MRP) coverage at Christine Morrison Hospice.
• Provide palliative care consultations to acute care and community-based patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary palliative care team to deliver integrated care.

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 additional training in Palliative Medicine, including:
• One-year enhanced skills residency with the Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) through the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• Two-year Royal College subspecialty in Palliative Medicine.
• CCFP (PC) or FRCPC as appropriate per credentialing requirements.

Facility

Mission Memorial Hospital is a 50-bed community hospital with a 10-bed hospice. It provides primary acute care services including 24/7 emergency, outpatient and inpatient services, general medicine, laboratory and diagnostic services. The hospital is integrated with networked community-based programs and services.

Compensation

Alternative Payment Plan; relocation reimbursement up to $10,000; MOCAP on-call payments.

Locations

Mission Memorial Hospital, Mission, BC

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is a regional health authority serving Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with a commitment to inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe care.