Job SummaryFraser 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- 20-bed dedicated inpatient stroke rehabilitation unit at Laurel Place.
- Family Practice MRP coverage and call.
- Role is Consultative and Directive Care. Small stipend to help support local administration on site in collaboration with unit manager.
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary team including nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, and recreation therapy.
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. Consultation Service - Surrey Memorial Hospital- Inpatient PM&R consultation service at Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH), a major regional hospital and Level II trauma centre.
- Broad scope of consultations including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, polytrauma, and complex medical rehabilitation needs.
- 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..
- Focus on functional recovery, adaptive equipment, spasticity management, and return-to-work or daily activities.
- Integration with hospital-based outpatient allied health providers.
- Flexible half-day clinic structure.
- No overhead is associated with this clinic.
OPTIONAL - PRIVATE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITYIn addition to the core salaried/sessional position, there is an opportunity to join a private neurology group practice in Surrey. This collaboration offers:
- Independent electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) clinic sessions.
- Musculoskeletal and neurorehabilitation consultations in a private setting.
- Flexible scheduling integrated around your public sector commitments.
- Established referral base and administrative infrastructure already in place.
- Significant income supplementation for the right candidate.
- Overhead would be determined with the Neurology group by the candidate.
Compensation- Inpatient Rehabilitation (Laurel Place) Fee for Service/ Stipend.
- Consultation Service (SMH) Fee for Service.
- Outpatient Reintegration Clinic Fee for Service.
- Private Practice (Optional) Fee for Service - Independent.
Qualifications- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Required.
- Current or eligible registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) membership.
- Experience in stroke rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, or general PM&R - preferred.
- EMG/NCS competency an asset, particularly for private practice component.
- Strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaborative care.
- International Medical Graduates with FRCPC equivalence are encouraged to apply; we support the credentialing process.
To apply: We invite interested candidates to submit a curriculum vitae and a brief letter of interest.
CompensationFee for Service
QualificationsCMPA, CPSBC Eligible, FRCPC
LocationsCommunity - Surrey
