Family Physician - Emergency Medicine

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Oliver, Canada is seeking emergency physicians to join the team at South Okanagan General Hospital. Candidates must have USA Certified Class qualifications. Positions allow for professional growth, collaboration with medical students, and flexibility to work in a beautiful area. It's an exciting opportunity to live, work, and enjoy the surrounding recreational activities.

Benefits

Teaching opportunities

Leadership Development Opportunities

Locum positions available

Qualifications

• Active collaboration with Family Practice Residents.
• Professional growth options available within the medical community.
• Leadership Development Opportunities through NAVIG8 Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care in a Level 1 Community Hospital.
• Utilize various acute care inpatient services.
• Participate in emergency team collaboration.

Education

USA Certified Class

Job description

Position Summary

The South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) is a Level 1 Community Hospital located in the Okanagan health service area. SOGH serves approximately 12,000 residents from Oliver, Osoyoos, and Okanagan Falls, and another 10,000 residents in surrounding rural areas. SOGH offers services including:

• 24/7 Emergency Department
• 18 acute care inpatient beds
• Outpatient ambulatory care
• Allied Health Services
• Pharmacy, X-Ray, and laboratory services
• Most urgent referrals are made to Penticton Regional Hospital

Emergency Department shift coverage:

• Winter: 0700–1500, 1300–2000, 1900–0700
• Summer: Daytime shifts extended by one hour during busy months

The Emergency team in Oliver currently has two positions available. We have a great group of FP and FP-ER physicians from various backgrounds - including CCFP(EM) and FP-EM, who support the emergency at SOGH. CCFP-EM/FP-EM is not required but is always welcome.

• Active collaboration with the University of British Columbia’s Southern Medical Program, offering teaching opportunities with Family Practice Residents.
• Additional professional growth options available within the medical community.
• Leadership Development Opportunities through Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program.
• Locum positions available for those wishing to explore the area before a permanent move.

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Qualifications

USA Certified Class accepted. We will recruit US Certified Class Physicians