Kelowna

Glistening water and lush mountains, dotted with parks, frame the Okanagan's largest and liveliest population centre: Kelowna. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to sail, kayak, or relax on the beach. Rolling greens offer world-class golfing just minutes from spectacular hiking and biking trails. In the winter, enjoy ski resorts and skating rinks right at your fingertips. Decorated with heritage buildings and modern architecture, Kelowna offers something for everyone, with orchards, vineyards, and all the amenities of a major centre. From restaurants and shops to art galleries, live music, and theatre, this city has it all. Come experience our four-season playground and see why life is better here. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to sail, kayak, or relax on the beach. Rolling greens offer world-class golfing just minutes from spectacular hiking and biking trails. In the winter, enjoy ski resorts and skating rinks right at your fingertips. Decorated with heritage buildings and modern architecture, Kelowna offers something for everyone, with orchards, vineyards, and all the amenities of a major centre. From restaurants and shops to art galleries, live music, and theatre, this city has it all. Come experience our four-season playground and see why life is better here.

Practice Details:

The Central Okanagan Maternity Clinic is looking for 2.95 FTE Family Physicians with Obstetrics specialty to join our dynamic health care team in the stunning southern interior of British Columbia. The Family Physicians will provide comprehensive prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care. Patients are seen throughout all stages of their pregnancy and up to 8 weeks postpartum. The Family Physicians will also ensure that these clinical services are provided in a culturally safe and appropriate way to the local Indigenous communities. Intrapartum care is provided at Kelowna General Hospital 24/7, by clinic providers and also other maternity providers in the community. The successful physicians will collaborate with other practitioners to meet the care needs of mother and baby, whether the birth is planned to take place locally or at another site based on the required level of care.

There are currently three Patient Medical Homes (PMHs) with Family Physicians who offer full-service maternity care for their attached patients in the community: Strathcona, Mill Creek, and Guisachan. In addition, there are two midwifery clinics: Ponderosa and Westside Maternity Care. Other PMHs provide limited service such as pre- or post-natal care but do not do labor and delivery. The providers at COMC form the on call rotations to support delivery of babies and inpatient obstetrical care.
Candidates must demonstrate a patient-centered and collaborative, team-based approach to care delivery. Clear, respectful communication with patients, families, team members, leadership and external partners is required to work effectively and efficiently within the clinic and in alignment with the organization’s values, vision and mission.

A Physician at the Central Okanagan Maternity Clinic means working a rewarding day shift and then heading down to Okanagan Lake for a sunset paddleboard or kayak before grabbing dinner at one of the many outstanding restaurants in Kelowna. On a day off you can cycle along the Kettle Valley Rail Trail or take a hike to discover stunning views of the Okanagan Valley. If you’re an adventure seeker, you will love mountain biking in Kelowna, with trails for all skill levels.

This Family Physician Obstetrics opportunity is for somebody wanting to provide clinical care and educational support in Kelowna and for those who have a keen interest in serving a diverse population. The successful applicant must have current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License (Full), Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) (Mandatory), Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory), and Obstetrical Experience (Mandatory).

The COMC is a full-service perinatal clinic staffed by Family Physicians (FPs), Registered Midwives (RMs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Social Workers (SWs), and Medical Office Assistants (MOAs). The clinic is conveniently located on the Kelowna General Hospital campus in Kelowna with accessible parking, and adjunct services such as NST, ultrasound, labor and delivery (L&D), and the perinatal unit. We are supported by our group of 9 Obstetricians who provide shared consultative care. We have 24/7 on call support from Obstetrics and Pediatrics at KGH, with a level 4 NICU.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please forward your CV to the Manager Luke Brimmage at Luke.Brimmage@interiorhealth.ca

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Qualifications:

• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
• Obstetric experience
• Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
• Licensure requirements: • College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License (Full), Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) (Mandatory), Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory), and Obstetrical Experience (Mandatory). • Minimum of 2 years work experience. • Eligible for privileges at Kelowna General Hospital

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: The COMC outpatient clinic is open 5 days a week from 0900-1600hrs and provides call services, with multiple shifts options to choose from; 1-2 clinics per week 9-12 am or 1-4 pm; 1-2 24 h call shift minimum per month.
On call requirements: On call requirements: 1-2 24hr shift per month minimum. Obstetrics Consult

Compensation:

Central Okanagan Maternity Clinic:

The Central Okanagan Maternity Clinic (COMC) provides a collaborative primary care approach that includes a team-based care approach which includes family physicians, midwives, nursing professionals, social workers, and other allied health experts.
With a focus on comprehensive prenatal care, covering outpatient clinic and in-hospital coverage for acute obstetrical care and deliveries. Clinic services are available to expectant families whether attached to a regular primary care provider or unattached.
The clinic accepts all perinatal referrals at any stage of pregnancy. Expectant families will be attached to the clinic throughout their pregnancies until eight weeks post-delivery.

The COMC offers work-life balance with competitive wages, within a group services contract providing flexible hours and days and the contract group self schedules. Work in a larger-than-life landscape and four season’s playground.