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1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Role and Facility Information Salmon Arm Seniors Health & Wellness Centre The Salmon Arm Seniors Health and Wellness Centre provides services designed to support the health and wellness of seniors livings with chronic conditions. The goal of the program is to improve seniors care through timely access to specialized teams of healthcare practitioners who will provide a comprehensive geriatric assessment, intervention, treatment and follow-up care; focusing on independence, health promotion and prevention, stabilization and improvement of seniors health in the community. Services Offered Include Collaboration with Clients existing community support network (e.g. family physician / NP, Home and Community Care Case Manager) as well as linking client and family with services and resources (e.g. home and safety assessments; financial assessments; nutritional assessments; coordination and collaboration with home support) Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, customized inter-professional care planning with the client and the family, personalized interventions and short-term follow-up and transitioning to community service. The Salmon Arm Seniors Health and Wellness Centre (SHWC) is seeking a Family Physician to join their dynamic team! This position works collaboratively with all members of the patient care team to provide supportive quality care to the SHWC patients and families through geriatric assessments, follow up visits, medication adjustments, and patient education. Services may be offered both in-person or virtually. The ideal candidate will have a passion for seniors care, a strong understanding of the unique needs of seniors and their families, and the ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary team environment. Responsibilities Include Direct Patient Care Services : Provides a comprehensive geriatric assessment as determined appropriate for the SHWC. Physician providing seniors services to patients at the Facility, upon referral by the patients most responsible physician (MRP) or nurse practitioner in the community. Provides follow-up visits for patients assessed by the Physician. Works collaboratively with the pharmacist and / or Primary Care Provider to make medication changes / adjustments when appropriate. Advises and educates the patient and the patients family on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and disability in the older adult. Phone call or follow-up with patient caregivers and / or patient, related to patient care plan, discharge plan or other conversation necessary for quality patient care. Indirect Patient Care Services Contributes to and participates in the development and delivery of health care education for patients, patients families and program staff regarding specific geriatrics issues, including but not limited to continence, falls assessment and prevention, cognition, medication management, functional mobility, nutrition / hydration, elimination, pain and psychosocial concerns. Working as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing a coordinated service to patients including liaisons between the patients general practitioner and community programs and patient care related communication with team members. This may include all forms of electronic and verbal communication such as email, fax, text, face to face and telephone. Prescription renewals or calls to / from pharmacy to clarify an order. Comprehensive care plan to include : specific instruction to staff or medical students / residents as part of patients care where necessary to ensure safe, quality care when it is provided concurrent with patient care or in support of a patient specific care plan. Patient specific quality improvement activities, evaluation and research Clinical Administrative Services Serves as a member of the SHWC team, providing medical input / service to this program. Provides staff education and develops a culture of health promotion and self-care education for the elderly. Recommends medical standards, policies and procedures for the program, taking into account regional, provincial and national medical standards and national accreditation standards. Participation in the evaluation of the efficiency, quality and delivery of the Services, including and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, participation in medical audits, peer and interdisciplinary reviews, chart reviews, and incident report reviews. Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Email CV to Request Info Terms Compensation Benefits and Incentives May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including : Retention Premium 8.12% Retention Flat Fee $10,000 (based on FTE) Relocation Funding Available $9,000 - $15,000 based on move location Recruitment Incentive $12,584 Other Benefits / Incentives Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer. Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs. 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