Geriatrician

Job summary

The successful candidate will provide inpatient on-call coverage and outpatient geriatric clinic services while offering clinical leadership to the Geriatric Outreach Team. They will also participate in academic activities including teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Job details

Company Description One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game. A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to advance our role in cultivating the next generation of health care professionals in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine and promoting medical innovations and breakthroughs through the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today! Job Description The Division of Seniors Health in the Department of Medicine is seeking a full-time associate. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to work with a highly specialized multi-disciplinary team with a keen focus on seeking to define a centre of excellence for senior’s care. Remuneration is fee-for-service as set by the OHIP Schedule of Benefits and Fees with options to apply under an ongoing alternative funding plan are available. The successful candidate will join the Division of Geriatrics presently staffed by six geriatricians with exciting opportunities for clinical work at a time when innovative re-design and provision of new services are planned or taking place. Accountabilities: Rotation comprises inpatient on-call coverage at Osler’s two acute sites (Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital) and outpatient clinic services to six sub-specialized geriatric clinics at Peel Memorial Provide clinical leadership to the Geriatric Outreach Team and the NP led outreach to long-term care homes. About the program: The Seniors Health Program offers comprehensive, person-centred care tailored to adults aged 65+ across Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. Osler’s dedicated seniors’ services include acute care for the elderly, geriatric emergency management, behavioural interventionists, geriatric outreach teams and a wide range of specialized clinics focused on falls, frailty, memory, continence, Parkinson’s and more. Through the Centre for Seniors and Rehabilitation, a multidisciplinary team provides thorough geriatric assessments, coordinated care plans and supports that help seniors maintain independence and improve quality of life. Many services are covered by OHIP and are delivered with a senior-friendly approach in partnership with community health providers. Qualifications Certificate of Registration to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Certification in Geriatric Medicine from the College of Physicians of Canada or hold a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada preferred. Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are considered an asset as we serve a highly diverse population) Additional Information Osler is a primary clinical partner for Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine and is an academic community partner with the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Successful applicants are required to participate in academic activities, which may include teaching, research, or quality improvement initiatives. If the applicant does not currently hold an academic appointment with a medical school affiliated with the hospital, they must submit an application for a faculty appointment within three (3) months of their hospital appointment. Make an impact, lead and go beyond at Osler. Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Medical Affairs at [email protected]. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose. Site: Multiple sites Division/Area of Practice: Geriatrics Medical Affairs Department: Medicine Privileges Type: Associate Position Title: Geriatic Psychiatrist Position Category: Clinical

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will provide inpatient on-call coverage and outpatient geriatric clinic services while offering clinical leadership to the Geriatric Outreach Team. They will also participate in academic activities including teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Certificate of Registration from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Certification or a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is preferred.

Benefits

• Professional development • Supportive work environment • Clinical leadership opportunities • Academic partnership opportunities

Listed skills

• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Geriatric medicine
• Clinical leadership
• Inpatient care
• Outpatient services
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Geriatric assessment
• Patient safety
• Communication skills
• Teaching
• Research
• Quality improvement
• Parkinson's Disease
• Medical Frailty
• Medical Affairs
• Clinical Leadership
• Quality Improvement
• Acute Care
• Communication
• Community Health
• Integrated Care
• Disabilities
• Emergency Departments
• English Language
• Geriatrics
• Leadership
• Patient Safety
• Innovation
• Long-Term Care
• Rehabilitation
• Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Education
• Geriatrician
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation