Permanent Locum – Medical Inpatient Care – Tertiary Neurorehabilitation Unit – Fanning Centre
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- FM Hospital Medicine
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- MED0004C0 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Description:
The Tertiary Neurorehabilitation Unit is a 50 bed inpatient unit located at the Fanning Centre. It provides client-centered specialized rehabilitation to individuals with impairments and activity limitations resulting from a neurological condition, predominantly strokes. Family physicians are part of the expert team in the rehabilitation of survivors and other neurological conditions. The Team provides assessment, individualized and group treatment, consultation, education and home assessment services to facilitate client's recovery of function and reintegration to their community.
The Family Physician works closely to support patients through the course of inpatient rehabilitation. A physiatrist is available regularly for consultation. This consultation generally involves assessing spasticity, pain, function and recommending investigations or treatments. There is an expectation of on-call coverage 1 in 5 weeks throughout the year.
The Family Physician is the most responsible physician for the patient. The Family Physician admits the patient and provides daily scheduled care including response to any changes in patient condition which require urgent attention. After inpatient rehabilitation is completed, the Family Physician provides a timely and full discharge summary communicating the course of inpatient care, patient status and required follow up for successful reintegration into the community.
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The Tertiary Neurorehabilitation Unit is a 50 bed inpatient unit located at the Fanning Centre. It provides client-centered specialized rehabilitation to individuals with impairments and activity limitations resulting from a neurological condition, predominantly strokes. Family physicians are part of the expert team in the rehabilitation of survivors and other neurological conditions. The Team provides assessment, individualized and group treatment, consultation, education and home assessment services to facilitate client's recovery of function and reintegration to their community. The Family Physician works closely to support patients through the course of inpatient rehabilitation. A physiatrist is available regularly for consultation. This consultation generally involves assessing spasticity, pain, function and recommending investigations or treatments. There is an expectation of on-call coverage 1 in 5 weeks throughout the year. The Family Physician is the most responsible physician for the patient. The Family Physician admits the patient and provides daily scheduled care including response to any changes in patient condition which require urgent attention. After inpatient rehabilitation is completed, the Family Physician provides a timely and full discharge summary communicating the course of inpatient care, patient status and required follow up for successful reintegration into the community.
Qualifications:
Eligible for licensure and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and CMPA
Previous inpatient experience required
Prior experience in managing complex medical inpatients an asset
Prior experience in rehabilitative management of brain/spinal cord injury, stroke and other neurological conditions an asset
Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate to create patient focused solutions
Proven ability to work well within a team setting
Only applicants successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted
The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
Must read, write, and speak English.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.