Infectious Disease Specialist

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kamloops is seeking a locum Infectious Diseases physician for parental leave coverage at the Royal Inland Hospital. This contract position offers a flexible duration of 6 months to 1 year, with both start and end dates negotiable. The role involves a mix of inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic practice in a supportive environment. Physicians interested in shorter-term commitments are encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is available through the Medical On-Call Availability Program.

Benefits

No overhead for the position

Flexible work commitments

Collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Provide parental leave coverage for the Infectious Diseases program.
• Work in a community-based tertiary referral hospital.
• Participate in inpatient consultation and outpatient clinic practice.

Job description

We are seeking a locum Infectious Diseases physician to provide parental leave coverage for the Infectious Diseases program at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops, British Columbia. The anticipated duration of the locum is 6 months to 1 year, with a target start date of July 2026. Both start and end dates are flexible, and work commitments may range from 0.5 to 1.0 FTE, depending on the applicant’s availability and interests. Physicians interested in shorter-term or partial locum experiences are also encouraged to apply.

The Infectious Diseases program at RIH consists of a collegial group of four physicians practicing in a community-based tertiary referral hospital. Clinical work includes a mix of inpatient consultation and outpatient clinic practice, serving a diverse patient population with a broad range of Infectious Diseases presentations. There is no overhead associated with the position. Call responsibilities include occasional evenings and weekends (approximately 1 in 6), with telephone call coverage for Interior Health.

Physicians work closely with a supportive and experienced interdisciplinary team, including a dedicated pharmacist, nursing staff, and administrative support, contributing to a collaborative and well-supported practice environment.

This is a contract position with a fixed hourly rate, supplemented by Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP) payments. The locum physician will be required to shadow bill.