Family Physician - Long Term

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Kamloops is seeking a General Practitioner (GP) to provide vital MRP and consultative care for geriatric residents at Ponderosa Lodge. The role offers rewarding opportunities to influence the quality of life for seniors, with a requirement for on-call support after hours. Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Medicine and relevant certifications. This is a full-time position with set hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC; coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory.
• Certain specialists who are not eligible for full or provisional licensure in BC may be eligible to apply for licensure in the USA certified class.
• Could be eligible for USA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide MRP and consultative care for inpatients.
• Influence the quality of life for senior residents.

Education

Doctorate in Medicine

Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)

Job description

Position Summary

The site GP plays a core role at Ponderosa Lodge by providing MRP and consultative care for inpatients. The patient caseload consists predominantly of geriatric residents as well as those needing 24-hour nursing care. The work is rewarding due to the MRP’s ability to have a direct influence on the quality of life as our seniors age. On-site hours are generally 0800-12:00 Mon-Fri with after-hours On Call support required.

Schedule

Mon–Fri 0800-12:00; after-hours on-call coverage is expected for all MRPs.

Qualifications

• Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) OR Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• Doctorate in Medicine
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC; Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
• Certain specialists who are not eligible for full or provisional licensure in BC may be eligible to apply for licensure in the USA certified class
• Could be eligible for USA certification