Penticton
Flanked by tree trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and Okanagan and Skaha Lake, Penticton is one of the larger cities in the BC interior. Its lush surroundings and ideal climate, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, combine to create a paradise. Indulge in wineries, golf courses, and famous sandy beaches in the summer and skiing and snowshoeing when the snow falls. Penticton is an innovative and adventurous waterfront city offering all the amenities of a larger urban centre while preserving its small-town charm and warmth. With an array of fine dining, shops, recreational facilities and local vendors and agriculturalists at its weekly farmer’s market, Penticton has it all. Come experience this incredible lifestyle for yourself!
Practice Details:
At Penticton Regional Hospital, your expertise propels hope and exceptional care. Step in as a locum, where your impact is immediate, your work is meaningful, and your dedication to patients is paramount.
Experience a high-calibre medical environment at our regional referral centre, featuring 158 acute care beds and over 1,000 annual births. Our on-site primary maternity care clinic allows for a focus on complex, referral-based obstetrics.
During your locum, you’ll work alongside a collegial team of about 50 specialists committed to medical excellence. The OB/GYN department provides consultative services to family physicians and midwives, with dedicated OR time for gynecological procedures.
We welcome locums who excel in team settings and have a strong interest in consultative obstetrics, antepartum/intrapartum care, and gynecological surgery. Whether your stay is a day, a week, a month, or even a year, you’ll contribute to our culture of collaborative care.
This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-equipped setting, regardless of your assignment’s duration.
Step In, Stand Out: Make a Difference as a Locum
Ever wondered about this Okanagan utopia that has captivated our physicians' hearts? Discover it firsthand with a locum in this exceptional corner of the world! Reach out to Reach out to Dr. Julie Ryckman to find out more about OB/GYN locums at PRH.
Qualifications:
Call Schedule:
Hours of work:
We want your locum experience in Penticton to be a great one—our schedules ensure you’ll have time to explore when you’re not working.
On call requirements:
Call typically spans 24 hours, with weekends covering 48 hours. You can expect 4 to 5 twenty-four-hour call shifts each month, with some flexibility in scheduling.
Compensation:
Estimated Gross Income
A minimum income guarantee is in place to help provide coverage for unfilled shifts until December 31, 2024. You'll earn $3,000 per 24-hour period, and $28.25/hour under the PRH MOCAP OBGYN contract.
Additional Incentives
For travel, we've got you covered (within IH policy guidelines, of course!) This way, you can relax and focus on what you do best - providing excellent care. Depending on the length of your journey, earn between $250-$1,500 for your time on the road or in the air. And your transport and accommodation costs? You’ll be reimbursed for reasonable expenses for those too, thanks to our IH locum policy.
Penticton Regional Hospital:
Serving 90,000 residents across the South Okanagan and Similkameen Valley, Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) functions as a regional facility and secondary referral centre. Our 158 acute beds provide emergency, trauma, specialty, surgical, and outpatient care, plus diagnostic and paramedical services, tailored to community needs.
At PRH, we prioritize innovation, providing on-site CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine technology. Our 10-bed ICU delivers vital care for the most critically ill patients. As the referral base for hematology and transfusion medicine for smaller local hospitals in Oliver and Princeton, we offer centralized services across the Okanagan Valley.
Recent expansions demonstrate our commitment to advancing care at PRH. We unveiled the David E. Kampe Tower (DKT), introducing state-of-the-art surgical facilities, 84 private inpatient suites, a new medical device reprocessing unit, and space for the UBC Faculty of Medicine Program. We also upgraded our emergency department by adding new trauma bays, treatment spaces, and consultation rooms.
At PRH, we remain dedicated to recruiting talented medical professionals and elevating health outcomes across our growing region of British Columbia. Our exceptional facilities and compassionate care make us leaders and innovators among community hospitals.