Emergency Medicine Physician 200-1257

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast General Hospital is seeking both part-time and full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians. The facility offers a newly renovated 24-hour emergency room and a range of acute care services. The successful candidates may enjoy a variety of remuneration options and staff benefits while living in a vibrant community surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive of up to CAD 10,000

Relocation support of up to CAD 15,000

CME funding of CAD 2,200 annually

Qualifications

• Required certifications: FRCPC, CCFP-EM, or US certification.
• Must have full licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC.
• Experience in emergency medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medicine services in a modern facility.
• Potential option to cover shifts at the regional Emergency Department.
• Participate in academic affiliations with UBC and Island Medical School programs.

Skills

Emergency Medicine Experience

ACLS

ATLS

Education

FRCPC

CCFP-EM

US Certified Class

Full Licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC

Job description

The West Coast General Hospital is seeking part-time and full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians.

West Coast General Hospital, constructed in 2001, with 56 acute care beds and a 3-bed ICU, is a modern facility that incorporates a unique and inviting design complete with an indoor atrium.

Services include a newly renovated 24-hour emergency room, ambulatory care, acute medical/surgical and psychiatry services, cardio pulmonary, diabetes education, laboratory, medical imaging ( new CT scanner), nutrition counseling, pharmacy, occupational therapy, SLP, social work and physiotherapy services. Clinical specialists include anesthesiology, general surgery, urology, geriatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, pediatrics and radiology complete with PACs imaging system.

The successful candidate would have the option of applying to cover a small number of shifts at our regional Emergency Department in Nanaimo.

Academic affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) postgraduate programs and the Island Medical School undergraduate programs is available.

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change):

• Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of$10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Flat fee: $12,366.72
• Fee Premium: 7.98%
• CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community.

Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000, is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

This temperate valley climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities. The gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination, Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island. Port Alberni is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” in Canada. All this and world-class skiing on Mt. Washington is only a short drive away!

Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing andstrong public schools. Community spirit abounds and is evident by the abundance of activities for children including programs in: music, dance, gymnastics and all team sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc. Sproat Lake, located just outside of the city is the ideal location to base your family home.

Located within a 60 minute drive from Nanaimo and offering easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni provides access to big-city amenities with all the charm and character of a rural community.

Job Types

Permanent Specialty

Department

Emergency & Critical Care Medicine

Facility/Site

West Coast General Hospital

City

Port Alberni

Contact

For more information on this and other Emergency Medicine opportunities please contact:

Darsey Batchelor, Medical Staff Recruiter

Island Health

Email: [e-mail]

FRCPC, CCFP-EM, ABEM or US Certified Class

OR

ACLS, ATLS, PAL and Emergency Medicine Experience

Full Licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC