Williams Lake

Located in BC's Central Interior, Williams Lake sits in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin region, home to the famous annual Stampede. Serving a population of approximately 35,000, the area is part of the broader Cariboo Regional District, which encompasses 62,000 residents. With its many lakes, rivers, and extensive hiking and biking trails, Williams Lake and the surrounding area provide an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts to camp, fish, hunt, and play during the summer months. In the winter, residents and visitors alike enjoy snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing. Williams Lake has something for everyone!

Practice Details:

Locum opportunities are available for OB-GYN at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital following local OB-GYN retirements. Whether you are thinking of your next long-term career opportunity or enjoying helping out communities in need with short-term coverage while trying out different locations, come for a locum and check us out! We have the following dates open for coverage: July 24-31, Oct 21-27, Dec 27-Jan 7, 2025.

We serve a catchment area of ~65,000. The coverage is needed for 1:3 home call for Obstetrics and Gynecology. Obstetrics call is consultant based.

Physician services in Williams Lake include Pediatrics and General Surgery and a knowledgeable and experienced group of Family Doctors.

In Williams Lake the summers are hot and the winters are snowy but not frigid. We are one of the sunniest places in the province. Mountain biking, skiing, and water sports are just some of the many recreation opportunities available.

Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Email CV to zack.tahir@interiorhealth.ca

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Medicine
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 1:4

Compensation:

Cariboo Memorial Hospital:

Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) is under renovation with planned completion in 2029! Currently, CMH is a Level 2 Community Hospital in Williams Lake, with 28 inpatient beds. At CMH, we offer a broad spectrum of services, including emergency medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, anesthesia, and hospitalist services. Laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and outpatient hemodialysis units are available on-site.