Hospitalist

Why Fraser Health?

Fraser Health is actively seeking physicians who are interested in joining our hospital medicine program at Langley Memorial Hospital. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to establishing a permanent acute care hospital practice and working collaboratively with all members of the inter-professional team, including fellow physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Allied Health staff.

Key responsibilities will involve the admission and care management of "unattached" patients as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP), as well as providing supportive care for select surgical and specialty medical patients. Langley Memorial Hospital is a community hospital and fosters a culture of collaborative, inter-professional teamwork. Our hospitalist service at Langley plays a pivotal role in the treatment of approximately 80% of medical inpatients, presenting a diverse and fulfilling caseload.

We are seeking physicians who are passionate about acute care, thrive in a team environment, are dedicated to continuous personal improvement and to improving the care at Langley Memorial Hospital in general. With the implementation of the new Fraser Health Contract, measures have been put in place to ensure reasonable daily workloads and significantly increased compensation. Our scheduling options offer more flexibility, including rounding lines, admission shifts, overnight shifts, and virtual shifts, with support from clinical associates.

In return, we expect our physicians to deliver exceptional inpatient care to meet the needs of Langley's growing population. Collaborative efforts over recent years have led to notable improvements in hospital mortality ratios and length of stay, and we are committed to sustaining this positive trend. If you are intrigued by this opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to reach out and explore further.

Eligibility: Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) and have either CCFP (or equivalent) or FRCP credentials. Certification in ACLS is strongly suggested. Hospitalist experience, fellowship, and/or membership in professional hospital medicine societies is an asset.

Compensation: We are on the new Fraser Health Hospitalist Contract which pays rates as per PMA plus additional incentives.

Facility: Langley Memorial Hospital

Langley Memorial Hospital is a community hospital with acute beds offering medical, surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatry, critical care, ambulatory care as well as 24/7 emergency services with 58,000 visits annually.