Kamloops

Set amid sandstone canyons, rolling grasslands, and magnificent evergreen woods, Kamloops is a flourishing city of 100,000 with an energetic character set against a stunning natural setting.

With its name stemming from the Secwépemc Tk’emlúps, meaning “where the rivers meet,” Kamloops reflects the land’s geography where the Thompson rivers converge. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc people have inhabited this region for millennia, nurturing a deep connection to their ancestral territory. Today, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation continues their legacy, shaping Kamloops’ cultural landscape.

Known for our welcoming spirit, our city has earned its moniker as the Tournament Capital of Canada, offering big city amenities including excellent eateries, unique shops and exceptional recreation facilities. We take immense pride in our dynamic arts community, and annual events including the Kamloops Film Festival, Wildlights at the BC Wildlife Park, and Music in the Park.

With eight beautiful provincial parks and over 100 lakes nearby, our city offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping. With mountain, parkland and desert fairways dotting the landscape here, we’re fast becoming Canada’s premier golf destination. Come winter, Sun Peaks Resort transforms into a mecca for skiers and snowboarders, just a quick 45-minute drive out of the city.

With 300 sun-filled days and the warmest people you’ll ever meet, Kamloops is the perfect spot to set down roots and live life with passion.

Practice Details:

Shapedown BC is a multi-disciplinary, best practice, family-centred healthy living program that provides medical, nutrition, and mental health assessment and support for children and teenagers aged 6-17 years living with obesity or overweight with associated comorbidities.

The Kamloops Public Health Unit is seeking 1 Part Time Physician (family physician or pediatrician) to join the Interior Health Shapedown BC Program on a sessional basis. The physician will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to:
• review referral letters to ensure children/teenagers meet the eligibility criteria of the program
• conduct the medical intake (in-person) with the child/teen including history and full exams
• participate in care planning with the program dietitian and mental health professional
• write assessment reports to be sent to referring providers
• complete post-program discharge reports and participate in meetings as needed with the program team

Administrative support is provided to follow up with referring providers on consults, recent bloodwork, imaging, diagnostic results and support the team where needed.

Time commitment:
• 1 day (7 hours) per week, up to 32 weeks/year
• Intakes are booked on Thursdays. Weeks of coverage are flexible and can be scheduled to accommodate other commitments
• Clinic closes over Christmas and a few weeks in the summer

Compensation:
• Sessional rate to cover for medical intakes and administrative tasks, with in person physical exam portion billable through MSP for pediatricians or as sessional rate for family physicians

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Medicine
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
• Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: 1 day (7 hours) per week, up to 32 weeks/year
On call requirements: n/a

Compensation:

n/a: