Internal Medicine Physician

Work Location: Sechelt Hospital, Sechelt B.C.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Fee-for-Service

Job Description:

The beautiful lower Sunshine Coast is looking for a fourth general internist. The Sunshine Coast is made up of seaside towns and is a rural area located a short 45-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver. There is easy access to extensive outdoor activities ranging from hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and cross-country skiing. Sechelt Hospital is a modern facility with an updated ambulatory care unit and a four-bed critical care unit. The three residing internists provide inpatient and outpatient consultations, exercise stress testing, spirometry and ECG reporting and hold teaching appointments through UBC. Call is presently Level 1 with each internist on call 1:4.

The applicant must have experience working in an acute-care setting, with expertise caring for a diverse patient population in a busy community hospital. The successful applicant will hold high professional standards and competence with strong clinical skills. Quality improvement is a focus, as well as system improvements, infection control and antibiotic stewardship. Group dynamics are strong and congenial in nature, with a positive work ethic and culture.

While preference will be given to applicants seeking full time positions, consideration will be given to qualified individuals seeking part-time work.

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Responsibilities:

Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations, exercise stress testing, spirometry and ECG reporting and hold teaching appointments through UBC.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Provisional
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Eligible

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and provide any supplemental documentation (if applicable).

Apply now at https://bit.ly/4ezoPOB

Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

Contact: Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to our Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Team at medstaffcareers@vch.ca.