The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour
Job Summary
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. The Fraser Health region is home to 32 First Nations communities and six Métis Chartered communities. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.
We are seeking committed and driven Permanent Full Time Associate Physicians to support the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the MRP, NP’s, nursing and allied care providers to care for acute surgical patients admitted under Orthopedic surgery.
In this role, under the supervision of the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) you will serve as a physician extender to provide care to inpatients across the organization and performs duties within the scope of an Associate Physician clinical duties and responsibilities.
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Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Detailed Overview
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
Within the context of a client and family centered and team-based model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Fraser Health, the Associate Physician (AP) for Orthopedic Surgery, performs duties within the scope of an Associate Physician roles and responsibilities and serves to provide the medical care to orthopedic inpatients across the organization.
The AP works under the supervision of an Orthopedic Surgeon on a day-to-day basis and is accountable to the Local Division Head of Orthopedic Surgery or documented delegate for the overall provision of quality of care and professional development.
The AP has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with other health professionals and disciplines and holds excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team. The AP also has demonstrated ability to document in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Providing the day-to-day medical care of patients, including writing orders, consultations with other services, and responding to changing patient conditions.
- Performs and documents admission history and physical examinations, progress notes, discharge/transfer summaries, and medication reconciliation as per CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.
- Follows up on investigations and develops treatment plans in response to changing patient conditions.
- Communicates with, and responds in a timely manner to calls from, the nursing staff and other care team members.
- Communicates with patients, family members, other consulting services, concerning patient care plans, as appropriate.
- Participates in patient care rounds.
- Participates in professional development activities (a minimum of 50 hours per year, 25 hours of which must be accredited training recognized by the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons' Maintenance of Certification Program for healthcare professionals). Complies with Associate Physician programs CPD reporting requirements.
Qualifications
Medical degree from a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
Minimum of two (2) years of accredited postgraduate training as a medical or surgical specialist, verified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).
Ideal candidate will possess specialty training in a medical field (example: Family medicine, Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine.
Successful completion of Part 1 of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) or Steps 1 through 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLEs).
Valid Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.
Eligible for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician class, under sponsorship by Fraser Health Authority (FHA).
Proficiency in the English language as established by the CPSBC English language proficiency requirements.
Qualified candidates will hold or achieve Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification during the three-month training and orientation period.
COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Professional/Technical Capabilities:
- Knowledge and skill to diagnose and manage common medical problems in the medical patient.
- Confidence and experience in recognizing and initiating response to emergency situations such as shock, acute coronary syndrome, stroke, etc.
- Ability to recognize medical instability and address initial priorities of resuscitation. Ability to judge situations where discussion and reporting to senior and most responsible physicians is appropriate.
- Excellent English communication, including with patients, families and other health care professionals.
- Computer and written communication skills including order entry, clinical documentation, and ability to review relevant diagnostic information and health history.
- Ability and comfort in working in a team-based environment.
- Ability to carry out professional duties in the face of multiple, competing demands.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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