Hospitalists Physician, Vernon, BC (Permanent and Locum Positions available)

Canadian Society; Vernon; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking Hospitalists Physicians for permanent and locum positions in Vernon, BC. Responsibilities include managing inpatient care and participating in a flexible after-hours call schedule. Candidates must have CMPA registration and eligibility for CCFP. This role offers a competitive compensation model and the opportunity to live in a beautiful, outdoor paradise.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation reimbursement

Relocation incentives under review

Qualifications

• CMPA registration is mandatory.
• Eligibility for Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) is mandatory.
• Current College of Physicians of BC License required (Provisional).

Responsibilities

• Manage admission, daily patient care, and discharge of medical and surgical patients.
• Participate in after-hours call scheduling flexibly.
• Handle a daily census of 60-70 inpatients.

Skills

CMPA

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible

Current College of Physicians of BC License

Job description

Hospitalists Physician, Vernon, BC (Permanent and Locum Positions available)

Permanent and Locum positions available

Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is a 180 bed regional referral hospital in the Okanagan Valley. Primary responsibilities include admission, daily MRP care and discharge of unattached medical and surgical patients. A daily census of 60-70 inpatients and 6-10 admissions is managed by a team of 3-4 hospitalists supported by a Nurse Practitioner. VJH is a collegial hospital environment with robust sub-speciality support including a fully staffed Department of Internal Medicine and surgical specialities (general, orthopedics, ENT, urology). Hospitalists do not cover Obstetrics/Gynaecology and Pediatrics.

Hours of Coverage: On-site hours are generally 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. with an average of 20 inpatients per physician and a mean length of stay of 3-5 days. Participation in after-hours call is expected but scheduling is flexible.

Compensation: Clinical Service Contract

Locum: 10 hour shift = $1,717.30/day + MOCAP Level 2. Travel and accommodation expenses are reimbursed.

Qualifications:

• CMPA - Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible - Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Desired
• Current College of Physicians of BC License – Provisional

Incentives: Relocation policy currently being reviewed.

Lifestyle: From lakeside shores to mountain peaks Vernon is a year-round paradise for nature lovers, adventurers, and recreationalists. The uniquely varied landscape and moderate, sunny climate provide the perfect setting for first class golfing, water sports, hiking, climbing and at this time of year Vernon is a winter paradise with world renowned downhill skiing and snowboarding and cross country skiing (www.skisilverstar.com and www.sovereignlake.com ).