Associate Physician, General Surgery

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage common issues arising in perioperative general surgery patients, e.g., chest pain, dyspnea, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, pain control, delirium, developing sepsis, bleeding.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in general surgical procedures.
• Ability to perform within the scope of Associate Physician duties and responsibilities aswell as be able to interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.
• Confidence and experience in recognizing and initiating response to emergency situations such as post operative hemorrhage and infection. Ability to recognize medical instability and address initial priorities of resuscitation and liaise with appropriate services in the hospital such as intensive care unit or internal medicine. Able 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. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and follow up.
• 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. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
• Ability to carry out professional duties in the face of multiple, competing demands.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

• Basic clinical skills
• Communication skills
• The ability and willingness to function as a member of a clinical team
• Specialized knowledge and skills applicable to the intended clinical placement
• Clinical decision-making and the appropriate use of clinical and diagnostic resources
• Clinical documentation
• Procedures required to function effectively within the team environmen