Local Department Head

Job SummaryReporting and accountable to the Regional Department Head (RDH) and as a member of the medical staff in each facility or community program where the regional department operates, is responsible for coordinating functions and the activities of members of the regional department in that facility and participating in the Multidisciplinary Healthcare Coordinating Committee (MHCC).The responsibilities of the Local Department Head include (but are not limited to): Effective Delivery of Clinical ServicesEnsures that services of members of the department, within the designated clinical areas in the facility, are delivered effectively within the parameters of the regional and site service delivery plans.Liaises with the RDH and department medical staff in the facility to establish, monitor, and ensure compliance with budget, volume and quality targets.Quality and Utilization Monitoring/ImprovementEnsures members of the department at the facility are engaged in multidisciplinary quality improvement and utilization management activities of the programs operating within the facility. Ensures members of the department at the facility are engaged in reviews of and activities regarding standards of medical practice mandated by the regional department. Investigates complaints regarding care provided by medical staff within the Facility, under the direction of the appropriate RDHs. Local Medical AdministrationAttends meetings of the Multidisciplinary Healthcare Co-ordinating Committee for the facility. Functions as the channel of communication to and from the regional department, to keep members practicing within the facility informed, regarding Fraser Health, HAMAC departmental and divisional objectives, policies, and general activities, and to ensure regional departments are aware of issues specific to the facility. Recommends policies and guidelines, relating to medical/clinical matters, are consistent with Medical Staff by-laws and rules. Promotes health and wellness amongst department.Encourages a healthy, respectful workplace.Local Physician Resource PlanningReviews with the RDH the physician resource requirements of the regional department at the facility. Contributes to the selection of new staff members joining the Regional Department. Dispute ResolutionMediates disputes involving Department members at site.Medical Legal IssuesIdentifies potential liability issues and legal problems within the facility and provides advice for specific cases/files to the RDHs, PMD, and/or legal Counsel, as required.EligibilityA member of the Active Staff.Member of (or prepared to join) the Department of Anesthesiology.Actively practicing in Anesthesiology.LMH as your primary site.Term of AppointmentThree years.Closing DateUntil filled. CompensationContract, Stipend QualificationsActive Privileges, Member of the Department LocationsLangley Memorial Hospital About Fraser HealthFraser 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. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warningPlease be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.