Job Summary

Job Title:

EDiCare Physician, Geriatrics (VGH)

Work Site:

Vancouver General Hospital

Status:

Locum - Full Time

Start Date:

To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type:

Alternative Payment Arrangement

Come work as an EDiCare Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The EDiCare program is a team-based Geriatrics program implemented in the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Emergency Department. The mandate of EDiCare follows the “Home is Best” philosophy for the Frail Elderly. Its goal is to redirect frail elders from a path of hospital admission towards discharge home when it can be safely facilitated with community and medical supports.

The EDiCare Physician role presents a unique opportunity for physicians with a passion for our growing frail elderly population. The EDiCare Physician works as a member of a decade strong inter...