Medical Geriatric Specialist

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time
Job Overview

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a highly skilled Medical Geriatric Specialist to join our team at Vancouver General Hospital.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement safe discharge plans in collaboration with acute care services, community primary care physicians and community/Home Health services.
  • Provide patient and family centered care.
  • Support the Emergency Department in managing complex vulnerable Geriatric patients, to avoid hospital admission when appropriate.
  • Develop collaborative trusting professional relationships with interdisciplinary team members, health authority staff and community physicians.
  • Liaise with relevant community primary care providers and specialists to support safe discharge plans in the Frail Elderly.
  • Communicate clearly with patients, families and other healthcare providers.
  • Initiate and engage with patients and family members in challenging Goals of Care discussions.
  • Provide medical oversight for home health nurses providing care for patients in the community.
  • Partner with Home and Community Health to promote team-based care to prevent unnecessary ER visits and admissions.
Qualifications
  • Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full
  • Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
  • Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Mandatory
Benefits
  • Competitive salary: $250,000 - $350,000 per year
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
About Us

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We value teamwork, diversity, equity and inclusion, and strive to create a healthy environment for all.



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