Emergency Medicine

Health Match BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an Emergency Physician to join a state-of-the-art hospital in Fort St John, British Columbia. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide Emergency Room coverage and utilize enhanced skills training. With an estimated remuneration of $450,000+, the role includes various benefits such as relocation funding, retention premiums, and a supportive community with recreational opportunities. The area supports a vibrant lifestyle with education and cultural amenities for you and your family.

Benefits

Retention Premium 21.70%

Relocation Funding Available $9,000 - $15,000

Recruitment Incentive $20,000

Rural Emergency Enhancement Funding

Rural Continuing Medical Education available

Qualifications

• US Certified welcome to apply.
• Entry level position in a dynamic emergency care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Room coverage.
• Utilize enhanced skills training in varied practice opportunities.

Job description

Overview

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Role and Facility Information

US Certified welcome to apply.

Northern Health is seeking an Emergency Physician for an exciting opportunity to provide Emergency Room coverage in Fort St John. Put your enhanced skills training to good use in this varied and diverse practice opportunity!

Fort St John Hospital is a state‑of‑the‑art 55‑bed hospital and 123‑bed residential care facility serving a population of approximately 23,000 and is one of two area Emergency Rooms serving a catchment area of approximately 70,000. The Emergency Room sees 25,000+ visits per year, currently covered by 3 full‑time Emergency Physicians with assistance from other Family Physicians in the community.

Compensation

Compensation Type Fee‑for‑Service
Estimated Remuneration $450,000+
Physician Overhead None (for ER coverage)

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave Regular
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium 21.70%
Retention Flat Fee $33,629
Relocation Funding Available $9,000 - $15,000
Recruitment Incentive $20,000
Other Benefits/Incentives
REEF (Rural Emergency Enhancement Funding) and MOCAP (Medical On Call Availability Program) available on top of MSP billings.
Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) available.
Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available.
Moving allowance available: $15,000 if moving from outside of Canada; $12,000 if moving within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if moving within BC.
Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) funding is subject to change without notice.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

Location

Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada

Additional Information

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City” and is located at Mile 47 of the world famous Alaska Highway! The city has numerous restaurants, cafés, and a health food store. It is the cultural and commercial hub of the Northeast, with a performing and visual arts centre, library, art gallery and theatre.

Recreational opportunities in the Fort St. John area include speed‑skating (on one of only four indoor Olympic‑sized, long‑track speed skating ovals in North America!), indoor walking track, indoor soccer, golf, tennis, yoga, dance, mountain biking, walking trails, hiking, boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hunting, camping, cross‑country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, curling, and hockey.

Fort St. John always has something for you to do whether it’s summer or winter! Fort St John Regional Airport offers numerous daily direct flights to Vancouver and Calgary on Air Canada and WestJet.

Fort St. John has seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one private school (Kindergarten to Grade 12). The University of Northern British Columbia and Northern Lights College provide post‑secondary education.

The region’s main industries are agriculture, forestry, natural gas, construction, and transportation.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Northeastern British Columbia!

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