Overview
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Role and Facility Information
The Community
Tucked between towering peaks, glistening lakes, and rolling foothills lies Cranbrook—the heart of British Columbia's scenic Kootenay region. This extraordinary haven is not just a place; it's an experience for the soul. Cranbrook offers access to arts, adventures, and a close-knit community with a broad spectrum of recreational activities for families.
Step into a life where your dreams find space to grow, where the only limits are those of the horizon. Welcome to Cranbrook, where boundless opportunities await.
The Practice
Join East Kootenay Regional Hospital's (EKRH) hospitalist team and deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with ICU and specialist colleagues to manage complex conditions and provide comprehensive care throughout the hospital. Our hospitalist program engages with the UBC faculty of medicine and residency programs, offering opportunities for mentoring and clinical teaching integrated into your schedule. Participation in Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) projects is encouraged, with support from DoBC.
The Hospital
EKRH in Cranbrook, BC is an 80-bed regional referral centre serving approximately 82,000 people. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency and trauma services, a 6-bed ICU, a high-acuity-response-team (HART) for rural transfer, and a range of services including internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, radiology, pediatrics, anesthesia, and more. The facility is undergoing upgrades and expansion, including a new NICU and oncology/renal departments. The hospital seeks professionals who are committed to excellence and community engagement. This position can accommodate part-time schedules based on preference and work-life balance needs.
Salary and benefits information reflects an Alternative Payment Arrangement, with an estimated remuneration for a full-time hospitalist at approximately $336,162 per year plus MOCAP level 2. Relocation funding, retention incentives, and other rural incentives may be available; eligibility and current rates are confirmed at offer time.
To express interest, please contact physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca.
Responsibilities
* Oversee and address the healthcare needs of admitted patients, from acute illnesses to chronic conditions.
* Act as the primary physician during hospital stays and coordinate complex treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team (nurses, specialists, surgeons, and allied professionals).
* Collaborate with ICU and specialty colleagues to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care.
* Engage in mentoring and teaching activities through the UBC faculty of medicine and residency programs.
* Contribute to PQI projects and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
* Medical degree with active hospitalist or equivalent credentials.
* Eligibility for medical licensure in British Columbia.
* Experience in internal medicine or related hospitalist roles preferred.
* Strong collaboration, communication, and teaching skills.
Senioriry level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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