Job Summary Delta Hospital and the surrounding Health Service Area are looking for a Geriatrician to join our team in beautiful British Columbia! Located at the delta of the Fraser River, Delta is surrounded by water on 3 sides and has a strong agricultural foundation. A quiet, safe neighbourhood surrounded by nature, Delta is ideal for outdoor living with many beautiful parks and scenic trails. Delta Hospital is a community hospital with primary, secondary, and some specialty services. Fraser Health is one of Canada’s fastest growing health authorities, serving over one third of the population in British Columbia. The Department of Geriatrics in Fraser Health is a diverse group of geriatricians and care of the elderly physicians serving a large region. Our hospitals are affiliated with the University of British Columbia and offer opportunities for clinical practice, as well as teaching and academic research. Position Overview This is a part‑time permanent position (0.5‑0.6 FTE, negotiable) expanding existing geriatric services at a site with an already active specialised seniors clinic with interdisciplinary geriatric team support and an inpatient consultation service. It involves consultative inpatient activities at Delta Hospital and ambulatory practice. There is no expected weekend or evening call. Remuneration is through the Ministry of Health Alternate Payment Plan service contract model. The successful candidate will join our current geriatrician in Delta and contribute to academic and teaching components of the Service. Qualifications Eligibility for or active FRCPC Geriatric Medicine. Eligibility for or active full licence to practice in BC. Strong collaborative interpersonal and inter‑disciplinary skills. Eligibility to apply for a clinical faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia. Availability As soon as possible Facility Delta Hospital is a 58‑bed community hospital with inpatient and surgical day care and an emergency department that sees 34,000 patients per year. Full/Part Time/Locum/Temporary Part‑time permanent Compensation Through a Ministry of Health Alternate Payment Plan Service Contract. Accepting applications Until filled Locations Delta Hospital #J-18808-Ljbffr
Geriatrician - Delta Hospital
FRASER HEALTH AUTHORITY
delta, delta
Published 19 days ago
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