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:
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
Knowledge & Abilities:
Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team, Donna Sangster: Donna.Sangster@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”
Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.
As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
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.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
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