Family Medicine

Northern Health - BC; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC in Burns Lake is seeking a full-time family physician to join their team at the Lakes District Hospital & Health Centre. The role involves participation in the Emergency rota and collaboration with a dedicated group of physicians. The facility serves a community of approximately 13,000, offering a balanced lifestyle with access to outdoor activities. New graduates are welcome to apply, and compliance with COVID‑19 vaccination orders is required.

Qualifications

• Participation in the Emergency rota is essential.
• New grads are welcome.
• Compliance with COVID‑19 vaccination orders.

Responsibilities

• Join a cohesive team of dedicated physicians.
• Provide services at Lakes District Hospital & Health Centre.
• Collaborate with specialists and participate in call group.

Job description

Position Overview

A beautiful Northern BC lakeside community is seeking a full‑time family physician to join their cohesive team of dedicated physicians at the Lakes District Hospital & Health Centre. Participation in the Emergency rota is essential, with a group of 5-7 sharing call. RTVS are in place for added ED support. Services are augmented with visiting specialists. Obstetric services are not provided in this community, with deliveries accommodated in nearby Vanderhoof or Prince George.

Hospital & Facilities

The Hospital is a 15 bed facility that opened in 2015. It sees an average of 12,000 ER visits per year. The hospital houses 13 acute care beds, 1 isolation room, 1 palliative care room, emergency services, diagnostic imaging and laboratory, as well as a primary care home with three full time physicians.

Staffing & Call Group

New grads are welcome! Full support structure in place for call group. Note: applications for LOCUM opportunities are welcome during the recruitment process.

Community & Lifestyle

The site services a local and surrounding population of approximately 13,000. The community has a strong sense of culture and incredible local talents. With more than 4,828 km of lake shoreline, world class mountain biking trails and Olympic quality cross‑country skiing, work/life balance is attainable.

Join Us

If extraordinary work and outstanding lifestyle are a priority for you, we look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Requirements

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.