At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to older adults and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Fraser Health, the largest health authority in British Columbia.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role across multiple sites with a focus on integrated patient care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified or eligible Psychiatrist with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Fraser Health, British Columbia's largest health authority, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Geriatric Psychiatrist to provide care to our diverse patient population in a dynamic and fulfilling environment. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for psychiatrists to be a part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing integrated, timely and compassionate care within the hospital and in the community. This position will be based across multiple sites with a 1.0 FTE split between 3 days a week at Ridge Meadows Hospital Consultation Liaison, 1 day a week at Eagle Ridge Hospital Consultation Liaison and 1 day a week with the Tri-Cities Mental Health Team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional care to patients with acquired brain injuries, alongside older adult patients served by the Fraser Health Geriatric Mental Health team, within an interdisciplinary framework.
- Consult with Geriatric psychiatrists at the mental health center.
- Actively engage in outreach to patients' residences.
- Collaborate with attending physicians in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care facilities.
- Provide a spectrum of services such as assessment, outpatient treatment, consultation, conducting family meetings, facilitating case conferences, discharge planning, and imparting knowledge to geriatric psychiatry residents and medical students.
- Ensure continuity of care by fostering strong collaborative relationships with all relevant partners involved in patient care and advocating for the psychiatric needs of individual patients.
- Participate in the ECT roster and ER on-call duties.
Compensation
Combination of Alternative Payment Plan & Fee For Service, MOCAP - On Call Payments.
Qualifications
- CMPA
- CPSBC Full
- CPSBC Provisional
- FRCPC
- FRCPC Eligible
Locations
- Eagle Ridge Hospital
- Ridge Meadows Hospital
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care.
Psychiatrist in Pitt Meadows employer: Fraser Health Authority
Fraser Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation and performance in healthcare, offering a collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. Located in Surrey, BC, the Central City Tower provides a vibrant environment that supports work-life balance and fosters a sense of community among over 50,000 staff members. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Fraser Health ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
