Williams Lake
Williams Lake is in BC’s Central Interior Region, otherwise known as the Cariboo Chilcotin Region, and is famous for the annual Williams Lake Stampede. There is a population of approximately 35,000 in Williams Lake and surrounding areas with a total population of 62,000 for the Cariboo Regional District. A vast array of lakes, rivers and hiking and biking trails, makes Williams Lake and the surrounding area a great place for outdoor enthusiasts to camp, fish, hunt and play during the summer months while winter months bring the enjoyment of snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing for the winter months. Williams Lake has something for everyone.
Practice Details:
Fantastic opportunity for a Hospitalist to join the team at Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Williams Lake. If you are passionate about your work, enjoy working within a strong culture of teamwork, dedicated to quality improvement and are looking to practice in a welcoming community setting where the lifestyle opportunities are endless, apply today and discover the rewards of professional and personal satisfaction!
As a Hospitalist at Cariboo Memorial Hospital, you will work in the acute inpatient medicine setting and function in a MRP (most responsible physician) role for complex medical and co-management of surgical patients, as well as palliative care. Working throughout the hospital, you will receive excellent support from the other CMH specialists and family physicians.
The CMH Hospitalist program supports the complex and diverse medical needs of our patients in an environment that fosters collaboration among specialists.
Working 8 hours a day you will see an average of 12-16 inpatients per shift. Participation in after-hours call is mandatory.
We are excited to add new graduates or experienced Hospitalists to our team in Williams Lake.
For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.
Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!
Qualifications:
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Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
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Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
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Doctorate in Medicine
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Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
Call Schedule:
Hours of work:
Full time
On call requirements:
Yes
Compensation:
Estimated Gross Income
Competitive
RSA Incentives
Rural Incentives include:
• Recruitment bonus: $15,000 (based on 1.0 FTE)
• Relocation: $9,000 - $15,000
• Fee Premium: 12.32%
• Annual retention fee: $19,092.48
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 BC or Canada loan forgiveness programs for those living and working in rural community.
Cariboo Memorial Hospital:
Cariboo Memorial is under renovation with planned completion of 2026! Currently, CMH is a Level 2 Community Hospital in Williams Lake with 28 inpatient beds. CMH hospital offers ER, OR, Med-Surg, and Obstetrical units. Lab and diagnostic imaging and outpatient Hemodialysis Unit are operated on-site. The CMH redevelopment project includes an addition to the existing hospital as well as renovations to the existing facility. The addition will add 25 in-patient beds for a total of 53, a new emergency department and mental-health unit.