Hospitalist

at  Delta Hospital

FHA-6769

Status
Open
Site
Delta Hospital
Site Type
Hospital
Type of Position
Permanent
Date Range
Hours of Work
-
On Call

Hospital Medicine Physician
Delta Hospital (DH) is seeking qualified physicians to join our Hospitalist program in a permanent part time/fulltime or locum capacity. Applicants should have a strong interest in developing an acute care hospital practice and working collaboratively with all members of the inter-professional team, including Medical and Allied Health staff.
Primary responsibilities include admission and management of acute medical patients as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP). This job requires superior clinical and communication skills, along with exceptional bedside manner. Our team members must demonstrate a commitment to the evolving specialty of hospital medicine. Experience at Delta Hospital is an asset, but not necessary.
The Hospitalist program at Delta Hospital provides 24-hr coverage, 9 hour daytime shifts, 8 hour evening admissionist shift and 9 hour rotating overnight call shifts. The average patient census is 56 – 66, with four hospitalists covering each day and one during the evening hours. The overnight call is a virtual line from home.
Eligibility: Candidates must be licensed or (eligible for licensure) with College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) and have either CCFP (or equivalent) credentials. Certification in ACLS is preferred. Hospitalist experience is strongly suggested.
Compensation: per physician master agreement. Full-time work is 14 days per month, or 1680 hours per year. Part-time work is anticipated to be approximately 50% of those hours, with option for additional shifts. Locum coverage is anyone on a roster to pick up shifts.
Facility: Delta Hospital, Ladner BC.
Full/Part Time/Locum/Temporary: Full time, Part time, temporary
Qualifications:
FRCPC or CCFP