At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide geriatric psychiatry consultations and support outpatient services.
- Company: Island Health, a leading healthcare provider in beautiful Victoria.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation, opportunities for research, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Victoria with endless outdoor activities.
- Why this job: Join a collegial team and make a real difference in seniors' mental health.
- Qualifications: Must be a licensed psychiatrist with experience in geriatric care.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Island Health, is seeking a full-time or 2 part-time Geriatric Psychiatrists to join 10 others in Victoria. The successful candidates will provide geriatric psychiatry consultation to outpatient services at the Senior’s Outpatient Clinic (SOPC) at Royal Jubilee Hospital, support for the Esquimalt Westshore Health Unit (EWHU) and consultation at several Long Term Care Facilities. There may also be opportunities to provide Telehealth consultation to other island communities.
Participation in the Geriatric Psychiatry call rotation is a requirement of this position. The Division enjoys collegial relationships with the Island Health geriatric medicine, adult psychiatry and hospitalist services. Inpatient services and the outpatient clinics are supported by interdisciplinary teams.
As Island Health is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program, there is opportunity for training of medical students and residents and applying for a clinical appointment is expected. Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health. The successful candidates will be expected to participate in all departmental, clinical and operational team meetings and take on lead roles when required.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Community Information: Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
Terms Compensation: Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Benefits Other Benefits/Incentives MOCAP and Sessional Contract.
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