Specialty Hospitalist

Subspecialty Family Practice or Internal Medicine

Role and Facility Information

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, 10 hour daytime shifts, 8 hour evening admission shift and 9 hour rotating overnight call shifts.  The average patient census is 58, with four hospitalists covering each day and one during the evening hours. The overnight call is a virtual line from home. You can do up to 20% of patient care from home with remote access.

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

ACLS

CPSBC Full license or eligible

Compensation:

Alternative Payment Plan

Virtual Call/MOCAP

Closing:  September 30, 2024

Contact:  Dr Jane Van Den Biggelaar, LDH, Jane.Biggelaar@fraserhealth.ca

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Your source for bird-watching and the scenic Millenium Trail, Delta is an energetic municipality with a rich farming and agricultural history. Made up of three developing communities: the heritage village of Ladner, the garden community of Tsawwassen and North Delta, it is rich in local artisans, farm-fresh produce, and entertainment. Its close proximity to Vancouver gives you the freedom to awaken your inner explorer, and a healthy dose of city life without the high cost of living.

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