Emergency Medicine

Health Match BC; Penticton; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Penticton Regional Hospital, in beautiful Penticton, is seeking a certified Emergency Physician for a long-term locum opportunity. The successful candidate will join a collegial ED with 18 physicians, providing high-quality emergency care and potential transition to a permanent role.

The position supports collaboration with the UBC Southern Medical Program and offers flexible locum timelines (~6–9 months) in a region known for wine country and outdoor recreation.

Qualifications

• Certified RCPSC Emergency or CCFP-EM/FP-EM.
• Emergency medicine experience preferred.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care in the Penticton Regional Hospital ED.
• Collaborate with radiology and trauma teams.
• Engage with medical students and residents from UBC Southern Medical Program.

Education

Fellow of RCPSC (Emergency)

CCFP-EM / FP-EM

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Locum opportunity!

PRH is looking to expand its Emergency Medicine group and is looking for certified individuals (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada Emergency or Certificate of Canadian Family Practitioners - Emergency) to join our collegial team.

We have a great group of 18 Emergency physicians from various backgrounds – including CCFP-EM and FP-EM, who support an average of 41,000 visits annually. There is very good specialist support available and double physician coverage for most of the day and evenings. PRH has excellent radiology availability with on-site Computed Tomography (CT) and Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI). We are also a Regional Trauma Referral Centre. We are proud to be actively involved in collaboration with the University of British Columbia’s Southern Medical Program and you will have the opportunity to make an impact on 4th year medical students as well as Family Practice Residents.

This is an opportunity to enjoy the South Okanagan's exceptional recreation and culture with world-class wineries, beaches, boating, hiking, fishing, golf and rock climbing, all the while working in the Penticton Regional Hospital Emergency Department.

This is a long-term locum position with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position in the future. The locum time frame is flexible, with an ideal service of ~6-9 months.

Terms

Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement Estimated Remuneration Competitive