Elkford
In the southern tip of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, is the picturesque community of Elkford. As “The Wilderness Capital of BC”, Elkford prides itself in the raw natural beauty and the diverse wildlife in the area. Elkford is supported by a prosperous coal industry, and is home to public schools, commercial hub, recreation centre, library complex (includes pool), golf course, ice rink, natural hot springs and a community-owned ski hill. The location offers an abundant variety of outdoor recreation. World-class ski areas, such as Fernie Alpine and Big Mountain, Montana are within a 1 -2.5-hour drive. Larger commercial centres such as Calgary, Lethbridge and Whitefish, Montana are within three-hours travel time. Smaller service centres, such as Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook are all within a ninety-minute commute!
Practice Details:
This is an opportunity for a Family Physician (FP) to work at the Elkford Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC).
The Elkford UPCC is seeking Family Physicians to join a collaborative, team-based care environment that supports both professional autonomy and work-life balance. This opportunity is offered through a group service contract with competitive compensation and the ability to self-schedule alongside your colleagues.
Leadership development opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program.
Apply today to live, work and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Email your CV to PhysicianRecruitment@interiorhealth.ca
Qualifications:
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Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
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Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
Call Schedule:
Hours of work:
Flexible (variable shift lengths are available)
On call requirements:
None
Compensation:
Estimated Gross Income
$377,641 per 1.0 FTE (1680 hours) + eligible rural incentives
RSA Incentives
Rural Incentives include:
Recruitment bonus: $20,000
Relocation: $9,000 - $15,000 based on move location
Fee Premium: 21.42%
Annual Retention: $33,194.88
Rural CME: max of $ 5,720/year after 4 years in practice
Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.
Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs.
Elkford Health Care Centre:
The Elkford Health Care Centre has an interdisciplinary team that provides emergency services, ambulatory care, laboratory/ diagnostic imaging, public health, chronic disease management, mental health/substance use and Primary Care Nursing. Additional support services include a Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Respiratory Therapist, Physiotherapist and a full Admin support staff (MOA, Clinical Operations Manager).