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Health Match BC

Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 12, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

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Role and Facility Information

The program has an opening for a regular Sunday physician starting as soon as possible.

The EDiCare program is a team-based Geriatrics program implemented in the Vancouver General Hospital 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 works as a member of this unique interdisciplinary team which includes Nursing, Care Management Leaders & Transition Services Team members. As a team, Frail Elders in the Emergency Department are identified and reviewed for appropriateness and potential for a safe discharge home rather than a likely prolonged hospitalization.

To ensure successful discharges from the Emergency Department, the EDiCare physician is responsible for developing and implementing safe discharge plans in collaboration with acute care services, community primary care physicians and community/Home Health services.

Key Accountabilities

Provide patient and family centred care
Support the Emergency Department in managing complex vulnerable Geriatric patients, to avoid hospital admission when appropriate
Develop collaborative trusting professional relationships with interdisciplinary team members, health authority staff and community physicians.
Liaise with relevant community primary care providers and specialists to support safe discharge plans in the Frail Elderly
Attend EDiCare rounds and /or huddles
Communicate clearly with patients, families and other health care providers.
Initiate and engage with patients and family members in challenging Goals of Care discussions
Provide medical oversight for home health nurses providing care for patients in the community
Partner with Home and Community Health to promote team-based care to prevent unnecessary ER visits and admissions.
Initiate physician to physician communication when necessary for furthering program objectives.

Required Qualifications

MD or equivalent medical degree

College of Family Physicians of Canada Certification (CCFP) or equivalent certification.

Additional Experience Or Education Working With Geriatric Patients

Experience working in an interdisciplinary team environment

Competencies

Geriatric interest and or training
Experience in joint care planning
Believe in “Home is Best” philosophy (model of care)
Aware of community resources
Excellent communication skills
Experience working as an interdisciplinary team member

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

To formally apply for the post, please create a Health Match BC profile and your account will then be assigned to one of the Health Match BC recruitment consultants. Please ensure that you upload your current CV and compose a message to indicate which position you are applying for and provide any supplemental documentation (ie,. Cover letter and references) for them to include in your formal application/referral.

You will not be able to directly apply.

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Compensation

Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement Estimated Remuneration To be determined Physician Overhead Not applicable Billing Split Not applicable

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave To be discussed

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Responsibilities

The physician will work within an interdisciplinary team at Vancouver General Hospital to manage frail elderly patients and facilitate safe discharges home. They are responsible for developing discharge plans, providing medical oversight, and engaging in goals of care discussions with patients and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent medical degree and possess certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP). Experience working with geriatric patients and in interdisciplinary team environments is required.

Skills

Geriatric care
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Patient-centered care
Discharge planning
Medical oversight
Communication skills
Goals of care discussions
Community health coordination
Emergency medicine support
Clinical assessment

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Keywords

Geriatrics
Emergency Department
EDiCare
Home is Best
Frail Elderly
Interdisciplinary Team
Patient-Centered Care
Discharge Planning
Community Health
Medical Oversight
CCFP
Vancouver General Hospital
Health Match BC
Acute Care
Primary Care

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