Obstetrics/Gynecology

Health Match BC; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 570,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Start date as soon as feasible

Job summary

Health Match BC seeks a hospital-based obstetrician/gynecologist to join Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, a large tertiary centre serving about 250,000 people with comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services.

Compensation includes hospital-based obstetrics under an APP contract above APSA rates (around 7117 CAD per 24h) and a total annual salary around CAD 600,000, with relocation assistance and start as soon as feasible.

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Kamloops is a vibrant city of 100,000, set on a vast and rugged landscape of sandstone canyons, grasslands and evergreen timberlands.

Discover the captivating beauty of Kamloops, a gem nestled in the heart of British Columbia. With its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultural scene, and endless outdoor adventures, it is a spectacular city to behold. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes as you spend a day basking in the picturesque Kamloops Lake. Delve into the city's rich history or indulge in a culinary journey through its diverse restaurants and wineries. From exhilarating mountain biking trails to world-class golf courses, Kamloops offers something for every outdoor enthusiast.

Experience the warm hospitality and laid-back charm of this vibrant city and create lifelong memories in this truly extraordinary destination.

Clinic Details — Royal Inland Hospital

The Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) is a 273-bed facility that serves as the referral centre for approximately 250,000 people, and is located in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Health Service Area. As one of two Interior Health tertiary referral hospitals, RIH is a no refusal centre with an Emergency Department that receives over 250 major trauma and 62,000 visits per year.

The new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower at RIH opened in the summer of 2022. The tower includes a new operating room and surgical services suite, additional beds, obstetric services, labour and delivery, respiratory therapy services, mental health and substance use inpatient units, and a rooftop helipad.

Kamloops offers high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24-hour Emergency and Trauma Services, Ambulatory and Outpatient Clinics, and Diagnostic Services. Specialty services include Acute Inpatient Psychiatry, Tertiary Inpatient and Community Psychiatric Services, non-interventional Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Neurology, Gastroenterology and others. Support services include: a full complement of diagnostic equipment, a Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and Sleep Lab, 1.5T MRI, and CT scan, and Echocardiography. RIH also features TPA Stroke, Stroke Thrombolysis, and provincial Tertiary Neuropsychiatry Programs. RIH is the regional base for the six-person, 24-hour High Acuity Response Team (HART) that is utilized in remote emergency transport situations. Surgical services include General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Orthopedic Surgery, and 24/7 Anesthesia coverage.

Practice Details

We are able to practice to the scope of our specialty; our nursery cares for babies 30-weeks and up. There are 1200-1400 births a year for which we primarily in a consultative role. We are well supported by a local OB Internal Medicine service and the Diabetes Education Program. Our department is proud to support the UBC Physician Training at the MSIA Level, the FP Resident Level and the OB/GYN R4 Level.

There are opportunities to share existing office space within the community.

Compensation

Compensation Type: Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration: All hospital based obstetrics and unscheduled gynecology is paid through an APP contract above APSA rates, prorated for $7117 per 24h with a typical call frequency of 1:8. Scheduled gynecology and office practice is paid through FFS, with a total combined annual estimated salary range of ~ $600,000. Potential to earn more based on productivity and individual practitioners split between hospital based and clinic based work. Physicians can work up to 1800 hrs per year for 1.0 FTE, or choose partial FTE and split between private practice.

Benefits and Incentives

Other Benefits/Incentives

• Relocation Assistance: Applicable for 1.0 FTE positions, $9,000 - $15,000 based on move location (with eligible receipts) *Incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer
• Start date: as soon as feasible