Associate Physician, Acute Care Surgery

Fraser Health (FH) is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. The Fraser region is home to 32 First Nations communities and 6 Métis Chartered communities. Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: better health, best in health care.

We are seeking committed and driven Permanent Full Time Associate Physicians to support the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the MRP, Residents, nursing and allied care providers to care for Acute Care Surgery (ACS) patients including those admitted under any other requesting service.

Under the supervision of the Most Responsible Provider (MRP), the Associate Physician (AP), Acute Care Surgery would perform duties within the scope of AP clinical duties and responsibilities, and would serve as a physician extender to provide care to inpatients at Surrey Memorial Hospital under the ACS Service/Program.

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Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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 the strategic directions of Fraser Health Authority, the Associate Physician (AP), under the supervision of the Most Responsible Provider (MRP), will provide care patients at SMH under the Acute Care Surgery (ACS) services. The AP will support the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the MRP, Residents, Fellows, nursing, medical students, and allied healthcare providers to care for ACS patients including those admitted under any other requesting service. The AP will perform duties within the scope of an Associate Physician clinical duties, responsibilities, and serves as a physician extender to provide care to inpatients at SMH under the ACS Service/Program. The AP works under the supervision of the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) who is the ACS Attending on a day-to-day basis and is accountable to the respective AP program lead(s) for the overall provision of quality of care and professional development.

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 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.

Qualified candidates will hold or achieve BC College of Physician & Surgeons certification during the three-month training and orientation period.

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:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage common medical problems, such as: chest pain, dyspnea, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, pain control, delirium.
• Confidence and experience recognizing and initiating response to emergency situations, such as: shock, acute coronary syndrome, stroke.
• Ability to recognize medical instability and address initial priorities of resuscitation.
• 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 professional duties in the face of multiple, competing demands.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with other health professionals and disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.

Fraser 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 48,000+ 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.

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