Emergency Medicine

Interior Health Authority; Trail; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art medical imaging facilities

Opportunities for learning and mentorship

Dedicated funding for quality improvement projects

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of emergency physicians at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, dedicated to redefining patient care in a trauma and ICU referral center. This role offers significant opportunities for growth, mentorship, and collaboration with various healthcare professionals, all within a breathtaking mountain setting. Elevate your career and make a lasting impact on healthcare's future.

Qualifications

• Hold, or be eligible for, licensure with CPSBC.
• Have, or be eligible for, CCFP certification.
• Prefer emergency experience and hold or be eligible for CCFP (EM).

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse patient cases in emergency medicine.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals for patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medical education.

Education

Licensure with CPSBC

Certification in CCFP

CCFP (EM) qualification

ABMS certification in emergency medicine (if US-trained)

Job description

Position Summary

Step into the dynamic and interconnected world of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH), where your expertise in emergency medicine will not only shine but also contribute to pushing the boundaries of patient care. Join our passionate team of emergency physicians in a role that offers challenges and unparalleled opportunities for growth and impact.

Imagine being part of a team of 11 emergency physicians managing approximately 17,000 patient visits annually. As the regional Trauma and ICU Referral Centre, we handle complex cases that will test and expand your skills. Our patient demographic is diverse, covering pediatrics to geriatrics, mental health, trauma, and various medical and surgical scenarios, ensuring a rich patient care experience.

We are equipped with state-of-the-art onsite medical imaging facilities, including CT and MRI, providing the necessary tools to excel. Collaborate with allied health professionals such as mental health and substance use nurses, physiotherapists, and respiratory therapists to deliver exemplary care.

Our facility is involved in wide-ranging initiatives, with dedicated funding for quality improvement projects, allowing you to enhance patient outcomes. We are also a hub for medical education, offering opportunities for learning, mentorship, and innovation through programs like the Southern Medical Program Integrated Clerkship and UBC Family Practice Residency Site. Activities like journal clubs, simulations, and M+M rounds support continuous growth.

As a vital member of KBRH, your innovative ideas are crucial to our mission of redefining emergency medicine. Join us to make a lasting impact on healthcare's future where every challenge is an opportunity to improve, innovate, and excel.

Shape the Future of Healthcare: Begin Your Legacy Here

If you are adaptable and resilient, elevate your career at KBRH, where your expertise can change lives. Apply today to live, work, and play where others only vacation! Email your CV to Physician Recruitment.

Interested in part-time practice? We welcome your preference for balance and flexibility, recognizing the vital role of talented emergency physicians, even part-time.

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Discover the mountain towns that have won over our physicians' hearts with a locum position. Contact Dr. Melissa Herr for more information.

Qualifications

• Hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• Have, or be eligible for, your Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP).
• Have, or be eligible for, your CCFP (EM). Consideration is given if you have emergency experience and hold or are eligible for CCFP.
• If US-trained with ABMS certification in emergency medicine, you may be eligible under the USA certified class.
• Maintain coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.