Rural Family Physician with Surgical & Obstetrical Skills

Northern Health; Smithers; On-site; CAD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in Smithers, BC is seeking a Family Practitioner with Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS) or Obstetrical Surgical Skills (OSS) to join a collaborative medical team. You will provide broad rural medicine across the Northwest region, including hospital-based care and potential ED involvement.

The role blends procedural practice with long-term patient relationships, focusing on comprehensive care in a supportive rural setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in comprehensive rural family practice.
• Active involvement in surgical assisting with ESS/OSS.
• Provision of obstetrical care including cesarean sections (for OSS physicians).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive family practice.
• Deliver hospital-based patient care.
• Participate in the emergency department as needed.
• Perform surgical assisting and ESS/OSS services.
• Provide obstetrical care including cesarean sections (for OSS physicians).
• Collaborate with family physicians, specialists, nursing staff, midwives, and allied health professionals.

Skills

ESS (Enhanced Surgical Skills)

OSS (Obstetrical Surgical Skills)

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Northern Health in Smithers, BC is seeking a Family Practitioner with Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS) or Obstetrical Surgical Skills (OSS) to join a collaborative medical team. You will provide broad rural medicine across the Northwest region, including hospital-based care and potential ED involvement.

The role blends procedural practice with long-term patient relationships, focusing on comprehensive care in a supportive rural setting.