Creston
The quiet community of Creston is located south of Kootenay Lake, sheltered between the Purcell and Selkirk Mountains. These breathtaking, snow-capped mountain peaks combined with fields of grain, and deep clear lakes, afford those who call the Creston Valley home ample opportunities to enjoy outdoor adventures. Wetlands provide the perfect habitat for birds and bird watchers alike, and the abundant farms and orchards support a farm to table lifestyle creating a welcoming community of grounded, hardworking people. Creston takes pride in its many local artisans skilled in areas such as blacksmithing, pottery, quilting, and painting, hosting annual events to display their creations.
Practice Details:
A Family Physician with Enhanced Anesthesia Skills opportunity exists in Creston BC!
Family Physicians share after hour coverage, with approx. 1:11 ER MOCAP funded call/shifts at the Creston Valley Hospital (CVH), allowing for optimal work/life balance. Excellent clinical support is provided within the Creston medical community in a most collegial atmosphere.
CVH is a 20-bed Acute Care Hospital with 24-hour on call physician emergency services. Acute patient services include Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Dialysis. Diagnostics are provided through imaging, ultrasound and lab. Support services are provided through pharmacy, dietary, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Visiting specialists provide consultation to Creston patients or residents. These include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ears/Nose/Throat (ENT), Neurology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radiology, Urology and Gastroenterology. The hospital operates a General Practitioner Surgical Day Program that includes Day Procedures and C-Sections.
We welcome your interest as a Family Physician with Enhanced Anesthesia Skills where you can enjoy Creston's uniquely temperate climate, incomparable scenery, agricultural diversity & VQA wineries! Exceptional artists and artisans weave the fabric of Creston Valley’s culture. Apply to live and work where others come to vacation!
Qualifications:
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Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
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Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
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Anaesthesia experience
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Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS)
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Emergency experience
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
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This position is for a Family Physician with Enhanced Anesthesia Skills.
Call Schedule:
Hours of work:
Negotiable
On call requirements:
1:11
Compensation:
Estimated Gross Income
$400,000+
RSA Incentives
Rural Incentives include:
Recruitment bonus: $20,000
Relocation: $9,000 - $15,000 based on move location
Fee Premium: 16.66%
Annual Retention: $25,818.24
Rural CME: max of $5,720.00 /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.
Creston Valley Hospital:
CVH is a 20-bed Acute Care Hospital with 24-hour on call physician emergency services. Acute patient services include Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Dialysis. Diagnostics are provided through imaging, ultrasound and lab. Support services are provided through pharmacy, dietary, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Visiting specialists provide General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ears/Nose/Throat, Neurology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radiology, Urology and Gastroenterology consultations to the Creston population. The hospital operates a General Practitioner Surgical Day Program that includes Day Procedures, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and C-Sections.