Hospitalist

Subspecialty Family Practice or Internal Medicine

Status: Open

Site: East Kootenay Regional Hospital

Site Type: Hospital

Type of Position: Permanent

Date Range: Hours of Work: Working a standard 8-hour shift, you'll engage with an average of 14-18 inpatients per rotation.

On Call: You'll contribute to after-hours call duties, which are a mandatory aspect of our practice.

If you're a US-trained physician with ABMS certification in internal medicine, you may be eligible to practice under the USA certified class.

Qualifications, Education and Skills Requisites

• Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
• Provisional Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible
• Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Eligible

Role and Facility Information

Join us at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH), an 80-bed regional referral centre serving approximately 82,000 individuals in the beautiful East Kootenay region of BC.

Our 24/7 emergency and trauma services feature a 16-bed unit and a 6-bed ICU. Our high-acuity-response-team provides mobile critical care to stabilize and transfer rural patients.

The hospital includes a level 3 lab with new PCR and MALDI/TOF machines, plus new MRI, SPECT CT, and upcoming CT scanners in the radiology department.

With our dedicated team, you'll find top-notch care across our comprehensive range of services: internal medicine, OB/GYN, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, pathology, psychiatry, pediatrics, anesthesia, radiology, urology, and family practice inpatient care.

As a vital part of our hospitalist team, you will play a pivotal role in redefining the well-being of your community. Your contributions will drive patient-centered innovations, advancing EKRH's commitment to excellence and shaping the future of healthcare in the East Kootenays.

If you're a hospitalist motivated by intellectual curiosity, skilful collaboration, and unwavering compassion, we invite you to join EKRH's supportive team. Apply today to live, work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

Compensation Type

Alternative Payment Arrangement

Estimated Remuneration: For a full-time hospitalist, anticipate an annual income of $314,795, plus MOCAP level 2.

Benefits and Incentives

• Vacation Leave: With flexible scheduling, you'll have ample time to recharge and unwind.
• May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
  • Retention Premium: 14%
  • Retention Flat Fee: $21,696
  • Relocation Funding Available: $9,000 for moves within BC, $12,000 for moves within Canada, and $15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada.
  • Recruitment Incentive: $20,000, prorated for physicians working less than full time.
  • Other Benefits/Incentives: With RCME, you'll be eligible to receive $1,320 for up to 2 years in Cranbrook, $3,520 during your 3rd and 4th year, and $5,720 after 4 years, in addition to the Doctors of BC CME funds.

Cranbrook is a thriving city with an idyllic climate that is perfect for outdoor adventure. Here you can ski, hike or cycle the local trails, play a round of golf; or relax on one of the many lakes only minutes from the city.