Emergency Medicine

Health Match BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 450,000 - 518,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Emergency Physician in a vibrant community hospital. This role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility, providing essential emergency care to a diverse population. With over 25,000 annual visits, you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering high-quality medical services. The position not only offers competitive compensation but also a range of benefits including relocation funding and recruitment incentives. If you are passionate about emergency medicine and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Vacation Leave Regular

Retention Premium: 21.70%

Retention Flat Fee: $33,629

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

Recruitment Incentive: $20,000

Moving allowance available

Rural Education Action Plan (REAP)

Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME)

Qualifications

• Must be a US Certified physician with a focus on Emergency Medicine.
• Experience in a busy emergency room setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Room coverage in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Work collaboratively with a team of physicians in a high-traffic ER.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

US Certification

Enhanced Skills Training

Education

Medical Degree

Emergency Medicine Residency

Job description

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.

Site Location: Fort St. John Hospital, 8407 112 Avenue, Fort St John BC, V1J 2A4.

Company: Northern Health Authority, located at 230 9900 - 100 Ave. Fort St John BC, V1J 5S7.

If interested, please contact [e-mail] or submit your CV to Health Match BC.

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

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.