Palliative Medicine Physician - Eagle Ridge Hospital (LOCUM)

Fraser Health

1 month ago

Tri Cities, British ColumbiaPart TimePalliative Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Fraser Health as a Palliative Medicine Physician – Locum Position in United States. Job Summary Fraser Health is looking for a compassionate part-time (0.8 FTE) palliative care physician to support a 9-month Medical Leave located in Tri Cities, BC.

Key Responsibilities

will work alongside other palliative care physicians and our multidisciplinary team to provide Most Responsible Provider (MRP) coverage in hospice; and consultation services to acute care and community-based patients.

provide Most Responsible Provider (MRP) coverage in hospice; and consultation services to acute care and com.

provide integrated, regional, comprehensive palliative care services in a number of settings including 30 Pa.

provide under-graduate and post-graduate teaching in affiliation with the Division of Palliative Care at the.

Requirements

year enhanced skills residency and acquired the Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Two

year Royal College subspecialty in Palliative Medicine. Remuneration: by service contract at a rate set provincially by the Ministry of Health Alternative Payment Plan MOCAP

Benefits & Compensation

those we care for and those who care for them

are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Fraser Health as a Palliative Medicine Physician – Locum Position.

Key Skills

Palliative CareMedical LicensureHospice CareAcute Care ConsultationCommunity CareTeachingComplex Care Unit Management

HealthcareEducationvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Palliative Medicine Physician - Eagle Ridge Hospital (LOCUM) at Fraser Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Palliative Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

This Palliative Care position at Fraser Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tri Cities, British Columbia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Palliative Care, Medical Licensure, Hospice Care, Acute Care Consultation, Community Care, Teaching, Complex Care Unit Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide Most Responsible Provider (MRP) coverage in hospice and offer consultation services to acute care and community-based palliative care patients. This part-time role supports a 9-month medical leave within the Fraser Health region.

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