Fraser Health
Location
Surrey, British Columbia
The Physician serves as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP), managing all admissions, discharges, and medical orders for patients in the Convalescent Care unit. They are required to visit the unit at least three times weekly and conduct individual patient reviews at least once per week.
Candidates must be licensed to practice medicine in British Columbia through the CPSBC and maintain professional liability insurance. Eligibility for a full CPSBC license or FRCPC certification is required.
Reporting to the Regional Medical Director, Long-Term Care & Assisted Living, the Convalescent Care Physician is a full-service family practice physician who has a passion for caring for the elderly and has the following relationships: member of the local Division of Family Practice Long-Term Care Initiative (LTCI). collaborates with the local LTCI. collaborates with the Regional Medical Director, Long-Term Care & Assisted Living (LTCAL) and members of the Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Physician Leadership Team. collaborates with the local long-term care community leadership. The Physician will adopt, exemplify and promote the Fraser Health Values of Clear, Caring, Courageous with respect to those we serve. Click here for more information about the Convalescent Care Program at Fraser Health.
A dedicated Most Responsible Physician (MRP) or MRPs is contracted to cover the unit and manage all patients during their stay. The MRP is: Responsible for all admissions to, and discharges from the CVC unit. Provides an admission history and physical on all patients on the CVC unit. Provides a discharge summary, with a copy to the family physician, on all patients on the CVC unit. Visits the CVC unit not less than three times per week. Visits individual patients on the CVC unit not less than once per week. Ensures patients have Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment that are complete and up-to-date. Promotes meaningful reviews of medical conditions and medications, including recommendations to family physicians for changes in medications and other orders. Ensures adequate coverage during absences. After-Hours Coverage: After-hours coverage (evenings and weekends) to be provided by the Long-Term Care Initiative/existing call groups at the Divisions of Family Practice.
Licensed to practice medicine in the Province of British Columbia through CPSBC. Maintain professional liability insurance with the Canadian Medical Protective Association or a comparable plan. Positions are available at the following long-term care communities: Menno Hospital, Abbotsford, BC Laurel Place, Surrey, BC Morgan Creek, Surrey, BC
Qualifications: CPSBC Eligible for Full License, CPSBC Full, FRCPC Eligible Locations
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