Emergency Medicine - Locum

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking certified individuals for a long-term locum role in Emergency Medicine. This position offers a collegial team environment, with double physician coverage and opportunities to teach medical students. Ideal candidates will hold the necessary emergency certificates and are eligible for CPSBC licensure. This is a flexible position with a potential path to permanency, located in a beautiful area known for outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Must be certified with FRCPC or CCFP-EM.
• Hold ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications.
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Department coverage.
• Work with double physician coverage and radiology support.
• Contribute to trauma care as part of a Regional Trauma Referral Centre.
• Support the University of British Columbia’s Southern Medical Program.

Skills

Emergency Department coverage

Collaboration with medical professionals

Ongoing professional development

Education

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)

Canadian College of Family Physicians – Emergency Medicine certificate (CCFP-EM)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)

Job description

Overview

Locum opportunity! PRH is looking to expand its Emergency Medicine group and is seeking 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 group of 22 Emergency physicians from diverse backgrounds – including CCFP-EM and FP-EM – supporting an average of 41,000 visits annually. There is strong specialist support available and double physician coverage for most of the day and evenings. PRH has excellent radiology availability with on-site CT and MRI. We are a Regional Trauma Referral Centre and actively collaborate with the University of British Columbia’s Southern Medical Program, providing opportunities to impact 4th year medical students and Family Practice Residents. The group participates in regularly scheduled accredited journal clubs and simulation sessions in the emergency department. This is a long-term locum position with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position in the future. The locum timeframe is flexible, with an ideal service of approximately 6–9 months. Apply today to live, work, and play where others only vacation! It\'s better here!

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Department coverage as part of a larger team, supporting an average of 41,000 visits annually.
• Work with double physician coverage for most of the day and evenings, with strong radiology support (on-site CT and MRI).
• Contribute to trauma care as part of a Regional Trauma Referral Centre.
• Collaborate with and support University of British Columbia’s Southern Medical Program, teaching 4th year medical students and Family Practice Residents.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and department activities, including regularly scheduled journal clubs and simulations.

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• Canadian College of Family Physicians – Emergency Medicine certificate (CCFP-EM)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory