St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Unity Health Toronto – Full time Geriatrician Position

Position Summary:

We are seeking a full-time geriatrician to participate in clinical Geriatric Medicine work, involving Geriatric Medicine consultations for admitted patients and Geriatric Medicine clinic. There is currently a requirement to provide limited coverage for GIM admitted patients once a month. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Geriatric Medicine Consultation

Provide consultation for inpatients admitted to hospital, both surgical and medicine wards. We participate in an automatic collaborative program with psychiatry to see all admitted geriatric patients.

 

Geriatric Medicine Clinic

Strong multi-disciplinary team (two social workers, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, dietitian and nurse) to help support physicians in clinic.

New patient consultations and follow-up care for our patients to help optimize their care and prevent hospitalizations. 

 

Qualifications

Successful applicants will be a licensed physician in the Province of Ontario and a Fellow in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. The applicant will have met all the qualifications set out for credentialled staff at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, part of Unity Health Toronto.

 

Interested Applicants please email: Dr. Fiona Menzies, Division Head for Geriatric Medicine, [email protected]

 

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Our organization is committed to having a caring, inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace without barriers.