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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.

Duties and 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 / Skills and Abilities:
-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.

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