Role and Facility Information
If you have experience in care of the elderly or an interest in this work, long term care (LTC) locum placements provide flexibility, allow you to diversify your work, and get a feel for the LTC landscape in Vancouver. LTC locums are part-time placements for family physicians.
Why long term care?
- You will become part of a supportive physician community
- Each care home works closely with an interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic resident-centered care
- You have the opportunity to join the Long Term Care Initiative (LTCI) which includes: paid mentorship, participation in a shared after-hours care system, and paid participation in LTC-specific events and projects. Joining the LTCI represents a formal commitment to meeting the five best practice expectations which include: regular proactive visits; on-site medication reviews; attendance at care conferences; involvement in 24/7 on call; and completed documentation in charts.
- You can develop and grow your skills in providing care for the frail elderly and transfer these skills to your work in community and hospital settings
- Allows for flexibility in your schedule – supplement other family practice work with a LTC panel to add variety to your workday
Remuneration
LTC panels are remunerated through the LFP model or fee-for-service. Physicians who join the LTCI also receive payments for:
- Participation in the after-hours care program: $1,000 for weekday shifts and $1,400 for weekend shifts
- Sessional payments for participation in mentorship activities, events, and quality improvement projects
Care home information
Kopernik Lodge is an 88-bed long term care home currently being supported by four Long Term Care Initiative (LTCI) practitioners. A locum practitioner is required for maternity leave cover from April 2025 until Sep/Oct 2025.
If you are interested in getting more information about working with this care home, or would like to note your interest for future long term care opportunities, please contact our Vancouver LTCI team.
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Terms
Compensation
- Compensation Type
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Combination
- Estimated Remuneration
- Dependent on billings and panel size
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