Associate Physician

2 months ago

Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Full time

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour Detailed Overview:
**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 model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of The Fraser Health Authority, the Associate Physician (AP), Palliative Medicine, performs duties within the scope of an Associate Physician clinical duties and responsibilities and serves as a physician extender to provide care to inpatients across the organization, including patients under the Palliative Medicine Services/Programs. The AP works under the supervision of the Most Responsible Provider (MRP)/Attending on a day-to-day basis and is accountable to the respective Physician Program Director or documented delegate for the overall provision of quality of care and professional development.

The AP supports the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the MRP, Residents, nursing and allied care providers to care for palliative patients including those admitted under the Department of Palliative Medicine at the Palliative Complex Care Unit (PCCU).

**Responsibilities**:

- Participates in patient rounds under the supervision of the Attending along with residents and other care team members.
- Assesses the day-to-day care of patients, including writing medical orders, consultations with other services, and responding to changing patient conditions, in consultation with Attending staff.
- Performs and documents admission history and physical examinations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and medication reconciliation as per CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.
- Develops treatment plans in response to changing patient condition, where appropriate and in consultation with Attending staff.
- Follows through on investigations and in consultation with the Attending staff.
- 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, and trainees concerning patient care plans, as appropriate.
- 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).
- Attends clinical rounds, morbidity and mortality rounds, and other educational/research sessions.
- Participates in quality improvement projects relating to their patient or program.
- May provide teaching and supervision for trainees.
- Complies with Associate Physician programs CPD reporting requirements.

Qualifications:
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 CPSBC. 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). Must meet the CPSBC’s English language proficiency requirements.

Eligible for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician class, under sponsorship by the Fraser Health Authority.

Valid Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.

Proficiency in the English Language as established by the CPSBC and eligibility for registration with the CSPSBC in the Associate Physician Class, under sponsorship by Fraser Health.

**COMPETENCIES**:
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

**Professional/Technical Capabilities**
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage common medical problems including common end of life symptoms such as: Pain (With recognition of opioid neuro-toxicities), nausea, shortness of breath, constipation, and management of complex family dynamics and psychosocial concerns impacting patient care.
- Confidence and experience in recognizing and initiating response to emergency situations such as spinal cord compression, superior vena cava syndrome, and terminal bleed, etc.
- Ability to recognize medical instability and address initial priorities of patient management as defined by goals of care.
- Ability to judge situations where discussion and reporting to senior and most responsible physicians is appropriate.
- Computer and written communication skills including order entry, clinical documentation, and ability to review relevant diagnostic information and health history.
- Ability and comfort in working in a team-based environment.
- Ability to carry out pr

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