Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is seeking a Physiatrist to join the Fraser Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) team. Focused on in Surrey, BC, this is a unique opportunity offering a rich and varied clinical scope across inpatient stroke rehabilitation, hospital consultation, and outpatient community reintegration - with an optional avenue for private practice with a local neurology group.
This position encompasses three integrated clinical components:
1. Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation - Laurel Place
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20-bed dedicated inpatient stroke rehabilitation unit at Laurel Place.
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Family Practice MRP coverage and call.
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Role is Consultative and Directive Care. Small stipend to help support local administration on site in collaboration with unit manager.
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary team including nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, and recreation therapy.
2. Consultation Service - Surrey Memorial Hospital
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Inpatient PM&R consultation service at Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH), a major regional hospital and Level II trauma centre.
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Broad scope of consultations including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, polytrauma, and complex medical rehabilitation needs.
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Access to full diagnostic and subspecialty services including neurology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and intensive care.
3. Outpatient Community Reintegration Clinic - Surrey
- Structured hospital-based outpatient clinic serving patients transitioning from inpatient rehabilitation back into the community..
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Focus on functional recovery, adaptive equipment, spasticity management, and return-to-work or daily activities.
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Integration with hospital-based outpatient allied health providers.
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Flexible half-day clinic structure.
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No overhead is associated with this clinic.
OPTIONAL - PRIVATE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY
In addition to the core salaried/sessional position, there is an opportunity to join a private neurology group practice in Surrey. This collaboration offers:
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Independent electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) clinic sessions.
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Musculoskeletal and neurorehabilitation consultations in a private setting.
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Flexible scheduling integrated around your public sector commitments.
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Established referral base and administrative infrastructure already in place.
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Significant income supplementation for the right candidate.
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Overhead would be determined with the Neurology group by the candidate.
Compensation
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Inpatient Rehabilitation (Laurel Place) Fee for Service/ Stipend.
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Consultation Service (SMH) Fee for Service.
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Outpatient Reintegration Clinic Fee for Service.
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Private Practice (Optional) Fee for Service - Independent.
Qualifications
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Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Required.
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Current or eligible registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).
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Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) membership.
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Experience in stroke rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, or general PM&R - preferred.
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EMG/NCS competency an asset, particularly for private practice component.
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Strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaborative care.
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International Medical Graduates with FRCPC equivalence are encouraged to apply; we support the credentialing process.
Why Join Fraser Health?
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One of Canada's largest and most dynamic health authorities, serving over 1.9 million residents across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
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Collegial PM&R network with well-resourced interdisciplinary teams.
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Supported by active Regional Rehabilitation Network.
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Leadership development and career advancement pathways
To apply: We invite interested candidates to submit a curriculum vitae and a brief letter of interest.
Compensation: Fee for Service Qualifications/Credentials: CMPA, CPSBC Eligible, FRCPC Locations (Physicians): Community - Surrey
