Family Physician - Oncology

We would like all Family Practitioners to know we are actively recruiting a 0.6 FTE GPO to join Dr. Katie Forman in the GP Oncology Program at KBRH.

The selected physician will deliver a range of cancer services to patients with all possible tumor sites. They will help to manage oncology patients primarily in the outpatient setting but also support inpatient, indirect and remote care; this GPO will help care for patients throughout their entire treatment pathway including primary treatment through survivorship. The job would be to work in a rural community oncology clinic in a team-based care model with supervision from both medical and radiation oncology in Kelowna or Vancouver area. Clinic currently has 2 GPO’s and we are looking to expand our coverage and provide clinic stability and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervision of treatment using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
2. Patient education, supportive care, and end of life/palliative care planning.
3. Active communication and participation with various multidisciplinary cancer program oncologist teams to ensure safe and effective care.
4. Managing acute toxicities, dose adjustment, and modifying treatment plans.
5. Support for infusions and visit summaries.
6. Ongoing surveillance and monitoring of patients that have completed their treatment to monitor for cancer recurrence or treatment-related complications.
7. Regular communication with the specialist regarding the plan of care.
8. Consulting with members of other health professions, as appropriate.
9. Acting as a resource to the oncology patient’s primary care provider and other health care providers on issues related to the care of cancer patients.

The role is extremely interesting and profoundly meaningful to patients.

There is no on-call service or evening work associated with this role. No previous experience in oncology is required. The department will support the successful applicant in developing the requisite expertise for the role. For more information please contact: Dr. Ron Cameron (250) 512-9062 - KBRH Chief of Staff.