Job Description

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FHA-7531

New
Status
Open
Site
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
Site Type
Hospital
Type of Position
Permanent
Date Range
Hours of Work
-
On Call
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Qualifications, Education and Skills

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Requisites

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

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Fraser Health Authority is seeking a dedicated and collegial Adult Infectious Diseases Specialist to join the dynamic Division of Infectious Diseases at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre (ARHCC). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing and diverse community, supporting acute inpatient care and expanding outpatient services, including outreach to regional programs.



ARHCC is a 300-bed regional referral centre, serving a population of over 300,000 in the eastern Fraser Valley. The hospital hosts a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, along with a high-acuity medical unit, a regional cancer centre, and an established internal medicine residency program affiliated with the University of British Columbia.

The successful candidate will join a collegial group of infectious disease physicians providing inpatient consultative services, outpatient clinic care, and supporting infection prevention and control. In addition, this role includes leadership in the expansion of the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) program, with outreach service to Fraser East region.



Key Responsibilities:



Provide inpatient infectious diseases consultation services at ARHCC

Participate in outpatient infectious diseases clinics, including virtual and in-person visits

Contribute to Fraser Health's regional OPAT program, including outreach to Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH)

Collaborate with the Infection Prevention and Control team and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

Engage in teaching opportunities with UBC medical learners

Participate in regional ID rounds and quality improvement initiatives



Qualifications:



Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Internal Medicine

Subspecialty certification in Infectious Diseases

Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, team-based care



Fraser Health offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development within one of the largest and fastest-growing health authorities in Canada. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in both clinical excellence and system-level impact in infectious diseases.

Terms

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Compensation

Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service