Emergency Medicine

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health authority is seeking dedicated emergency physicians to join a dynamic team at a leading hospital. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a vibrant emergency department, handling a variety of cases from trauma to pediatrics. With a commitment to excellence in patient care and a robust academic environment, you will have opportunities for teaching and professional development. If you are passionate about emergency medicine and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this position offers an exciting career path in a beautiful location where work-life balance is prioritized. Don't miss your chance to make a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department.
• Perform a wide range of procedural skills including intubations and sedations.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Procedural Skills

Education

Medical Degree

FRCPC EM Program

Job description

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Kelowna General Hospital is now accepting applications for permanent full-time positions, with a tentative start date of July 2025. Start date is negotiable. We are looking to hire a number of new physicians this cycle, as our ED and Kelowna itself is ever growing.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, full-service (including paediatrics) ED where you will see everything from trauma to medically complex elderly patients, to pediatrics. As Emergency physicians, we perform a wide breadth of procedural skills including intubations, sedations, reductions, cardioversions, and chest tube insertions. We are looking for candidates who are committed to delivering the highest quality patient care through strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

KGH has become a robust academic center with Emergency Medicine at the forefront. We have a distinguished FRCPC EM program to complement the UBC Southern Medical School Program and UBC Rural Family Medicine Residency programs here. Our EM staff are engaged with countless teaching and academic opportunities available with all 3 programs, including Journal Club, Simulation, Core teaching rounds, Grand Rounds, and more. Our ideal candidate will immerse themselves in our academic environment and contribute to building our strong academic foundation.

A permanent full-time opportunity consists of approximately 14 ED shifts/month.

Demonstrated interest and expertise in extracurricular areas (e.g., research/QI, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEMs), Geriatrics, Business, Health Administration) will be considered an asset. While previous locum work or placements in the KGH ED are considered advantageous, they are not required.

You will enjoy being part of our ED, with excellent relationships built with specialists and consultants ensuring outstanding support.

If you are looking for an exciting variety of cases while working with an engaged group of colleagues in a fantastic work environment, this opportunity is just what you have been waiting for! Apply today to live, work, and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

Please send your application, including a Letter of Intent, CV, and contact information for 3 references to the KGH EM Team at [e-mail] as well as to IH recruitment at [e-mail]. The reference contact information should include full name, phone number, and email address. The application deadline is September 3rd, 2024, at 5pm Pacific time. Successful first round applicants will be offered an interview, with tentative dates set for September 23rd and 26th. Candidates will be contacted regarding the success of their application on Monday, October 21st, 2024.

Work Schedule

Full time is considered 12-15 ED shifts/month available. Opportunity to pick up more shifts if available. Average ED Shift time is approximately 8 hours.

Payment Structure

Fee For Service. Currently in negotiations for an APP contract, thus the compensation structure may change prior to the July 2025 start date.