Position Description:
This full-time Family Physician position is integrated into a well-established inpatient Geriatric Medicine service. The successful candidate will assume primary clinical responsibility for one of our flagship geriatric inpatient units—the 21-bed Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit—as well as a smaller cohort of patients on the adjacent Cognitive Assessment and Management (CAM) Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Saint John.
Patients admitted to the GEM Unit typically present with complex, multifactorial conditions, including undifferentiated cognitive impairment, polypharmacy, mobility challenges, and social care needs. The CAM Unit focuses on individuals with moderate to advanced dementia, often accompanied by behavioral and psychological symptoms requiring specialized management.
Both units operate within a highly collaborative, interprofessional model, bringing together approximately ten disciplines working to their full scope of practice. Geriatricians are actively involved in providing consultation and support for complex cases, with enhanced involvement during the first six months to ensure a smooth and successful transition into the role. The position also includes dedicated weekly time for Pharmacy Rounds and Interprofessional Team Rounds, supporting comprehensive, patient-centered care planning.
We are also affiliated with Dalhousie Medicine, and our active teaching program sees many medical students and residents. The GEM Family Physician will also contribute to academic and teaching components of our service with opportunities for collaborative research and participation in Quality Improvement initiatives. This opportunity offers a wonderful lifestyle in a well-supported, team-based, in-patient care setting.
Employer:
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families and communities. Horizon is a great place to work, as people are the heart of our organization, and the success of Horizon is a direct result of our employees’ dedication, professionalism, and commitment.
Horizon is the largest regional health authority – and one of the largest employers – in New Brunswick, and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to a half a million people.
Horizon has an annual budget of approximately $1.2 billion and has more than 13,000 employees, 1,100 physicians and 1,300 volunteers, as well as 17 foundations, 12 auxiliaries and 8 alumnae organizations.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.
Job Duties:
Provide comprehensive day-to-day medical care for patients admitted to the Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) and Cognitive Assessment and Management (CAM) units.
Conduct daily inpatient rounds Monday to Friday and complete admission assessments, transfer notes, and histories/physicals within 24 hours of admission.
Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team, including Geriatricians, nursing staff, pharmacy, and allied health professionals.
Participate in weekly interdisciplinary rounds, pharmacy rounds, and scheduled family meetings to support patient-centered care planning.
Assist with patient admission decisions in collaboration with the unit resource nurses and geriatric medicine team.
Provide timely medical documentation, including discharge and death summaries, in accordance with hospital and departmental standards.
Supervise, teach, and contribute to the evaluation of medical students and residents rotating through the service.
Participate in the inpatient on-call schedule for geriatric units on a rotational basis(paid light call duty ~1/12 weeks).
Hours of Work:
A typical workweek will consist of 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 0800 – 1600.
Remuneration:
Salaried
The candidate will be remunerated on a salaried model.
Qualifications:
You have a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and hold a Certificate of the College of Family Physicians of Canada or equivalent.
Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
Preference will be given to those who are certified or pending certification in a Care of the Elderly Training Program or hold or are eligible for the Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) in Care of the Elderly from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Proficiency in English is required. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset.
Expected Start Date:
As soon as possible
Incentives:
$50,000.00 accompanied by a 2 year return of service.
Relocation reimbursement available.
Other Requirements:
n/a
About the Facility:
Horizon’s St. Joseph’s Hospital, located in the center of the city of Saint John, specializes in Geriatric Medicine and provides a breast health program, women’s health services, various medical and surgical clinics, diagnostic/therapeutic services, the New Brunswick Organ and Tissue Program – Ocular Division, and an Urgent Care Centre.
About the Community:
The Saint John area offers you a broad range of affordable housing options, from heritage properties to executive homes within the city and in nearby Kennebecasis Valley. Saint John, a booming harbour city is Canada's oldest incorporated city (1785) and home to the country's oldest museum and farmers' market. For spouses and families, there are excellent employment and educational prospects. The nearby towns and villages, such as St. Stephen, Sussex, and Grand Manan, provide a diverse selection of recreational and sport activities that appeal to all age groups.
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