Physician - Complex Care / Alternate Level of Care

**Physician - Complex Care / Alternate Level of Care (ALC)**:
**Position Details**:
**Department**: Medical Affairs - Physicians
**Employee Type**: Regular
**If Temporary, Number of Weeks**:
**Union**: Non-Union
**Openings Remaining**: 1

**Schedule**:
**Work Days**: Monday to Sunday
**Time of Day**: Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights, On-Call
**Shift**: Rotating
**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites**: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

**Application Dates**:
**Opening Date**: 30/03/23
**Closing Date**: Open until filled

**Position Description**:
**Department of Family Medicine, Complex Care / Alternate Level of Care (ALC)**
**St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton**

As a premier academic and research healthcare organization, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is committed to making a difference in people’s lives and in our community through integrated health services and internationally recognized programs. Our threefold mission is to provide dynamic research, revolutionary methods in health sciences education, and the highest standard of clinical care in a spirit of compassion, innovation and commitment.

SJHH is a member of the St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS), and is affiliated with McMaster University and Mohawk College.

SJHH has earned a national reputation for outstanding patient care and innovative medical and surgical treatments. The Hospital is particularly well known for excellence in respiratory care, kidney and urinary care, mental health and addictions, surgical services, cancer surgery and
women’s and infants’ care.

The St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Post-Acute team provides a vital service for patients who have completed the acute phase of their care at the hospital. Patients on the ALC units are waiting to be moved either to a Long-Term Care or Transitional Bed Facility. Patients on Complex Care fall into one of the following streams: Palliative Care, Slow Rehab, Chronically Vented patients, and Bariatrics. Clinical services provided on the Complex Care and ALC units are within the scope of the Department of Family Medicine at SJHH.

The Department of Family Medicine and the Post-Acute team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated physician to join the growing team on Complex Care and ALC.

**The Practice**:

- Team of 3-4 physicians, each with a rota of their own patients to follow in a continuity model
- 62 ALC and 46 CC beds
- Full complement of health care team providers - including OT, PT, SW, Recreational

Therapy, Behavioural Supports and more- Provide weekday clinical support for patient care
- Flexible schedule for on-site rounding and supporting patient care
- Provide telephone support for nursing questions
- Participate in on-call rota to support after-hour calls, weekend support
- Competitive physician stipend to augment FFS billings

**Qualifications**:

- Valid College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) license required
- College of Family Physicians (CCFP) of Canada certificate required
- Experience in Geriatrics required
- Experience in palliative care or hospitalist work an asset
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Interest in teaching an asset
- Eligibility for appointment to the Professional Staff of the Hospital
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the _Mission, Vision, and Core Values_ of SJHH._

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.**

**Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.