Family Medicine : VMB / Care of the Elderly Physician

About This Opportunity

Recruiting for a unique opportunity for a physician with an interest in Care of the Elderly. We are

seeking a physician to care for 25 veteran (or non-veteran) residents at the Veterans’ Memorial

Building (VMB). The physician is supported by a well-rounded interdisciplinary health team including

Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacist, Social Work, Recreation Therapy and

Dental Hygiene. This position is also supported by a full time Nurse Practitioner with a special focus

in Palliative Care. Day time and weekend urgent medical needs of the patients are also supported by

two full time Associate Physicians. As part of the QEII Health Sciences Centre, VMB Long Term

Care has access to a host of Medical and Surgical resources if within patient’s goals of care. As an

Academic teaching site the VMB and its health care team have a strong commitment to quality care

improvement initiatives and supporting and Medical and Health profession education. The VMB

welcomes Family Medicine residents and is involved in their core training in Care of the Elderly.

Payment Model : Monthly stipend (to cover attendance in non-billable team meetings)

• Fee for Service billing for services provided
• On-Call Facility call fee as per Master Agreement

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Expected Hours

To be discussed with clinic- this is a part time opportunity.

Qualifications

Eligible for Licensure with the (CPSNS)

Eligible for certification with the (CFPC)

CMPA)