Family Medicine

Northern Health - BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Family Physician (FP-OB) to join an established Maternity Clinic in Dawson Creek. The role involves providing maternity care within a collaborative team that includes OB/GYN and FP-OSS providers. With a call coverage of 1:5, the physician is integral to the team's shared on-call model. Dawson Creek offers a supportive community and vibrant lifestyle for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Join an established Maternity Clinic in Dawson Creek.
• Provide maternity and low-risk obstetric care.
• Participate in a shared on-call model with call coverage of 1:5.

Job description

Northern Health is seeking a Family Physician (FP-OB) with Maternity/Low‑Risk Obstetrics skills, to join an established Maternity Clinic in Dawson Creek. Join a dynamic group of FP‑OB providers who are supported by an OB/GYN and FP‑OSS providers. Call coverage for FP‑OB/FP‑OSS is 1:5 and functions within a shared on‑call model.

Please contact: [e-mail]

Dawson Creek And District Hospital is a full‑service community hospital that provides service to the local and surrounding communities. It has 31 acute‑care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Services include

• 24/7 emergency
• ICU
• Medical and surgical in‑patient care
• Day surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Respiratory therapy
• Diabetic education
• Primary care
• General surgery
• Lab
• Medical imaging with CT
• Cancer care

Position location: Dawson Creek & District Hospital, 11100 13 St., Dawson Creek BC, V1G 3W8.

Company: Northern Health Authority, located at 230 9900 – 100 Ave. Fort St John BC, V1J 5S7.

Come and enjoy our wide blue skies and northern hospitality!

Dawson Creek is known as "Mile Zero", where the world‑famous Alaska Highway begins!

The city has a population of approximately 12,500, provides primary service to a population of 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region, approximately 70,000.