Medical Manager, Heartwood Centre for Women - Vancouver, Canada - PHSA

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Medical Manager

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services - Heartwood Centre for Women

Vancouver, BC

General Information

The Medical Manager, Heartwood Centre for Women (HW) is a leadership role supporting the Centre's clinical operations, committee work, and policy and procedure development.

This physician role reports to the Medical Director, Complex Concurrent Disorders, and is a key member of the HW clinical team.

The Heartwood Centre for Women is for women (including transgendered women), who are B.C. residents aged 19 or older, with substance dependence, mental health concerns (including trauma) and primary health issues.

HW is part of BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services and is located on the BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre campus in Vancouver.

Specific Accountabilities

Clinical Operations:

Will be the main liaison between the medical staff and operational staff
Supports Admissions and Intake discussions/scheduling.
Responsible for backup 24/7 clinical support for Doctor of the Day or Physician on Call.

Committee Work:

Provides physician representation in HW committee work and intake committee.
Works closely with the Program Director/leaders in supporting CST changes and upgrades.
Provides physician leadership/voice in CST changes to ensure policies are relevant for HW physicians.

Policy & Procedures:

Involved in drafting or revising HW policies and procedures.
Provides medical leadership on policy language and physician insight on procedures.
Supports and oversees the development and drafting of new HW policies and procedures (not limited to physician policies).
Provides education and training to other physicians regarding updates to new HW policies and procedures.

Patient Care Quality & Accreditation Support:

Provides physician involvement in the management of patient care and quality office work, including patient and family complaints.
Supports accreditation activities and meetings related to HW.

Qualifications
This position requires a medical degree with current licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Contact
Applications, accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and the name, title, rank and contact information of four references, should be directed to:

Kevin P.W. Wang

Advisor, Talent Acquisition - Physician Recruitment

About Provincial Health Services Authority

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