Internal Medicine Physician

Salary Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary. Job Summary Job Title: Internal Medicine PhysicianWork Site: Sechelt HospitalStatus: PermanentStart Date: TBDCompensation Type: Fee-for-ServiceCome work as an Internal Medicine Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!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.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to VCH's goals of creating an enjoyable 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. Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience:Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - MandatoryCurrent College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - ProvisionalCanadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - MandatoryFellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Eligible Closing Statement 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.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.Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staffEquity, 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 2024. Healthcare & Medical