Internal Medicine Specialist

About This Role

This role involves working as a full-time General Internal Medicine (GIM) specialist for a predominantly inpatient practice at Peace Arch Hospital, covering the ICU, cardiac telemetry, and medical ward. The specialist will join a collaborative GIM group practice and contribute to a rapidly expanding community hospital.

Responsibilities

• Cover the ICU, cardiac telemetry, and medical ward in a predominantly inpatient practice
• Perform hospital consultations across most subspecialties
• Provide ICU and telemetry coverage, including managing up to two ventilated patients in the ICU
• Rotate every six weeks to cover daytime service (0800–1700, Monday to Sunday)
• Provide on-call coverage (MOCAP Level I, 1700–0800), typically 4–5 calls per month and every 7th weekend
• Establish a community clinic for consults and follow-ups (preferred)
• Participate in outpatient services provided by the Cardiology and Internal Medicine Rapid Access Clinic (opportunity for full-time physicians)

Requirements

• Eligible for FRCPC (Internal Medicine)
• Strong General Internal Medicine experience
• Proficiency in community ICU care procedures: intubation, central and femoral line insertion, chest tube placement, paracentesis, and lumbar puncture

Qualifications

• Strong General Internal Medicine experience is essential

Nice to Have

• Point-of-care ultrasound skills
• Pacemaker interrogation skills
• Teaching experience
• Leadership experience
• Administrative experience