EDiCare Physician

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Job Title

EDiCare Physician, Geriatrics (VGH)

Work Site

Vancouver General Hospital

Status

Locum - Full Time

Start Date

To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type

Alternative Payment Arrangement

Come work as an EDiCare Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The EDiCare program is a team-based Geriatrics program implemented in the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Emergency Department. The mandate of EDiCare follows the “Home is Best” philosophy for the Frail Elderly. Its goal is to redirect frail elders from a path of hospital admission towards discharge home when it can be safely facilitated with community and medical supports.

The EDiCare Physician role presents a unique opportunity for physicians with a passion for our growing frail elderly population. The EDiCare Physician works as a member of a decade strong interdisciplinary team within the Emergency Dept at VGH with a focus on disposition planning. Frail Elders in the Emergency Department are identified and reviewed for appropriateness for a safe discharge home rather than a prolonged hospitalization, often associated with detrimental effects on a frail elder’s quality of life.

Apply today to join our ream!

As a Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) EDiCare Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will

• Responsible for developing and implementing 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 health care 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.

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory

Knowledge & Abilities

• Geriatric interest and or training
• Believe in “Home is Best” philosophy (model of care)
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working as an interdisciplinary team member

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor  or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.

For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

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