At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide specialized geriatric care and contribute to academic research.
- Company: Fraser Health, a leading health authority in British Columbia.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, competitive compensation, and opportunities for teaching.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: FRCPC Geriatric Medicine eligibility and strong collaborative skills required.
Surrey Memorial Hospital and Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey are looking for a geriatric medicine physician to join our team! Fraser Health is one of Canada’s fastest growing health authorities, serving over one third of the population in British Columbia. The Older Adult Service in Fraser Health provides a network of clinical services including nine acute care sites as well as community Specialized Seniors Clinics and outreach sites.
This is a part time permanent position (0.5 FTE) expanding outpatient geriatric services at a site with an already active Specialized Seniors Clinic in Surrey and inpatient consultative services at Surrey Memorial Hospital. There is no expected weekend or evening call. Remuneration is through the Ministry of Health Alternate Payment Plan fee for service and sessional model.
The successful candidate will join our current geriatricians in Surrey Memorial Hospital and Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey and contribute to academic and teaching components of the Service.
Qualifications:
- Eligibility for or active FRCPC Geriatric Medicine.
- Eligibility for or active full license to practice in BC.
- Strong collaborative interpersonal and interdisciplinary skills.
- Eligibility to apply for a clinical faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia.
Facility: Surrey Memorial Hospital, and Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. Surrey Memorial Hospital is the largest regional hospital in Fraser Health with over 450 acute care beds, providing tertiary care services and 24/7 emergency services. Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre is a community outpatient site with specialized medical clinics, diagnostic testing, and day surgery and procedures.
Employment type: Full time 1.0 FTE
Compensation: Through Ministry of Health Alternate Payment Plan Sessional Contract and Fee for Service billing.
Closing date: Open until filled
Start date: Immediately
For any questions or additional information, please contact: Belinda.Robinson@fraserhealth.ca
Locations:
- Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre
- Surrey Memorial 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.
Geriatrician in Surrey 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.
