Family Physician - Palliative Care

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Palliative Care Physician to work at Kelowna General Hospital and the Cancer Centre. This role includes responsibilities as both inpatient and outpatient consultant, with opportunities for program development within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be eligible for CPSBC licensure and coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory. It's a chance to combine clinical and academic responsibilities in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC, full or provisional.
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory.
• Year of Added Competency in Palliative care or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as an acute inpatient consultant at KGH.
• Act as an outpatient consultant at the Cancer Centre.

Education

Year of Added Competency in Palliative care (YAC)

Licensure with CPSBC

Job description

Position Summary

Excellent opportunity for a Palliative Care Physician interested in working in a partnership between the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) and the Cancer Centre in Kelowna. This position provides a flexible clinical and academic role where you will work both as an acute inpatient consultant at KGH and an outpatient consultant at the Cancer Centre, Cancer Pain and Symptom Management Clinic. This is a newer program with plenty of opportunity for program development. The program has a multidisciplinary team approach to clinics and an enjoyable teamwork environment. Applicants must meet requirements of provincial College of Physician and Surgeons, BC Cancer, and Kelowna General Hospital. If interested, please forward letter expressing interest and curriculum vitae. Apply today and live, work and play where others only vacation! It\'s better here!

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC, full or provisional
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
• Year of Added Competency in Palliative care (YAC) if CCFP trained, or equivalent training and experience. OR Royal College background with equivalent certification via leadership route