Psychiatrist - Geriatrics

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to join the Psychiatry department at Penticton Regional Hospital. This role involves collaborative care in both acute and community settings, providing essential services to the seniors mental health community. Candidates will have teaching opportunities with medical students and can participate in leadership development programs. Ideal candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure in British Columbia. Apply now to enjoy a fulfilling career in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• US-trained physicians may be eligible to practice under the USA certified class.
• Must have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide geriatric inpatient management in an acute care setting.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for continuum of care.
• Participate in teaching opportunities with medical students.

Skills

Eligibility for CPSBC licensure

ABMS certification in psychiatry

Coverage with CMPA

Job description

Position Summary

Excellent opportunity for a Geriatric Psychiatrist to join the Psychiatry department at Penticton Regional Hospital. If you are looking to practice in a welcoming community setting with an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative team where the lifestyle opportunities are endless, look no further. Come to Penticton and discover the rewards of career satisfaction working within a strong culture of teamwork while delivering excellence in care!

Our team of 7 dedicated psychiatrists work collaboratively with our multi‑disciplinary teams in acute and community to provide a continuum of care across community and acute services. The South Okanagan region extends from Penticton to Osoyoos. As a member of the team you will be providing geriatric inpatient management within the acute care setting including the 16 bed psychiatric unit and psychiatric consults to medical/surgical units and the emergency department at PRH.

In the community you will be an integral member of the seniors mental health community team and provide outreach to primary and community residential care. For those interested, there may also be opportunities with developmental disability mental health services and/or collaborative work with tertiary geriatric care.

In this role you will also enjoy teaching opportunities with medical students as PRH is affiliated with UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program. Participation in the general on‑call schedule is expected.

Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high‑potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

Locum opportunities also available during the recruitment period. We are excited to add passionate and hardworking experienced candidates or new graduates to our team at PRH.

Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It’s better here! Email CV to [e-mail]

Qualifications

• You’ll hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• If you’re a US‑trained physician with ABMS certification in psychiatry, you may be eligible to practice under the USA certified class.
• To practice medicine here, you’ll have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.