Job SummaryThe Local Department Head of Geriatric Medicine at Langley Memorial Hospital (LMH) will:Participate in the Site Operations Committee or equivalent for the FacilityFunction as the channel of communication to and from the Regional Department to keep Members practicing within the Facility informed regarding Fraser Health, HAMAC and Departmental objectives, policies and general activities and to ensure Regional Departments are aware of issues specific to the FacilityIn collaboration with the Regional Department Head, recommend appointment of practitioners, renewal of Medical Staff membership and privilegesEnsure the requirements of programs operating within the Facility are co-ordinatedPromote health and wellness amongst MembersInvestigate and document complaints regarding care provided by Members within the Department at the Facility under the direction of the appropriate Regional Department Head and/or Site Medical Director where appropriateEncourage a healthy, respectful workplaceReview with the Regional Department Head the human resource requirements of the Regional Department practicing within the FacilityContribute to the search and selection of applicants for vacancies in the Regional DepartmentConduct morbidity and mortality reviews.EligibilityA member of the Active StaffMember of the Department of Geriatric MedicineActively practicing in Geriatric MedicineLMH as your primary siteTerm of Appointment and Estimated FTEThree years0.13 FTE positionClosing DateUntil filledShould you wish to apply, please submit a copy of your CV.CompensationService ContractQualificationsCPSBC ProvisionalLocationsLangley Memorial HospitalAbout Fraser HealthFraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care.SIGNIFICANT: Recruitment scam warning. Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Local Department Head - Geriatric Medicine - Langley Memorial Hospital
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Langley