Family Physician

Interior Health Authority; Nakusp; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking a Family Physician for general rural practice at Arrow Lake Hospital. The position offers an excellent work/life balance, with reasonable on-call demands and a supportive office staff. Located in a modern facility with upgraded emergency services, this role focuses on delivering comprehensive healthcare in a rural setting. Interested candidates are encouraged to inquire about this unique opportunity.

Qualifications

• Current CPSBC License.
• CMPA coverage is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide ED/LTC/inpatient services at Arrow Lake Hospital.
• Work with a private clinic group for a turn-key rural practice.
• Participate in after-hours on-call coverage on a 1:4 schedule.

Job description

Overview

Nakusp is seeking one Family Physician for general rural practice. The successful candidate(s) will work with a private clinic group and provide ED/LTC/inpatient services at Arrow Lake Hospital. There is strong collegial support between physicians that allows for work/life balance. Physicians share after-hour coverage through an on-call schedule, working approximately 1:4 schedule. The call demands are very reasonable and it is rare to be called in after 10 p.m. The office is modern with an excellent, friendly staff, including a Social Worker, a Registered Nurse and a Physiotherapist. Our EMR is MedAccess. Our community 24/7 ED has recently had a $2M upgrade and is supported by funding from an excellent auxiliary. Public health, Long Term Care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, mental health, laboratory, and diagnostic services are available in our hospital. We qualify for the Locums for Rural BC program. A turn-key practice is ready for you. Please inquire for your opportunity to practice rural medicine in an outstanding setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide ED/LTC/inpatient services at Arrow Lake Hospital.
• Work with a private clinic group for a turn-key rural practice.
• Participate in after-hours on-call coverage on a 1:4 schedule, with call demands that are reasonable and rarely require after-hours after 10 p.m.
• Be supported by a modern office team (Social Worker, Registered Nurse, and Physiotherapist) and use the MedAccess EMR.
• Deliver services across hospital departments, including public health, long-term care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, mental health, laboratory, and diagnostic services.
• Work in a community with a 24/7 ED recently upgraded at $2M and supported by an auxiliary.
• Qualify for the Locums for Rural BC program.

Qualifications

• Current CPSBC License.
• CMPA coverage is mandatory.