Orthopaedic Surgeon: Community Focus with Rural Incentives

Health Match BC; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funding

Rural CME funding

IHA recruitment bonus

Rural incentive program

Job summary

East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC seeks a full-time orthopaedic surgeon to join a five-member team offering general orthopaedics, hip/knee arthroplasty, and upper extremity/sports coverage. Fellowship training in related subspecialties is valued; candidates should be eligible for FRCSC and BC licensure.

The role includes 1:5 call, about one elective OR day per week, and potential to share or establish an office. A locum period may be required for onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for FRCSC certification in orthopaedics.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Fellowship training in arthroplasty, trauma and/or lower extremity/foot and ankle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Practice is fee-for-service with rural incentives and potential rural fee premium.
• Share call on a 1:5 basis and provide elective OR time weekly.
• Possibility to share an office or set up your own within the community.

Education

FRCSC certification or equivalent in orthopaedics

Job description

East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC seeks a full-time orthopaedic surgeon to join a five-member team offering general orthopaedics, hip/knee arthroplasty, and upper extremity/sports coverage. Fellowship training in related subspecialties is valued; candidates should be eligible for FRCSC and BC licensure.

The role includes 1:5 call, about one elective OR day per week, and potential to share or establish an office. A locum period may be required for onboarding.