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.

Practice Details:

Now accepting applications for a General Otolaryngologist to join our team at Kelowna General Hospital as our sixth member. You would be joining a division that currently has subspecialities in Head & Neck Oncology, Laryngology, Facial Plastics, Allergy and Otology. Surgical resources are shared equally and include weekly minor surgery time (1/2 day) and one OR day per week, with extra typically available to be picked up. Call is also equally shared, including 1:6 weekends and equal division of stat holiday weekends.

Due to the nature of the region, each division member will be expected to participate in adult and pediatric general ENT coverage for Central Okanagan and beyond. The ideal candidate is to be comfortable with both adult and pediatric ENT in the OR and on call and will commit to including pediatric care as part of their regular practice. Complex adult and pediatric cases are referred onwards to subspeciality colleagues or larger centers as necessary.

Our team is a great group, supportive of each other, and focused on a healthy work-life balance, while providing modern patient care. There is still plenty of time for enjoying skiing, biking, watersports, wine and a relaxed way of life in our four-season playground.

Start date as soon as possible. We welcome 2025 fellowship graduates as well as the seasoned surgeon looking for a change of pace. Although our intention is to hire for 2025, we welcome candidates with start date availability of up to July 2026. Candidates must be Canadian Royal College qualified at the time of job start date and have permission to work in Canada at the time of application. Anyone interested, is encouraged to contact Dr. Bakala at doctorcam@shawcable.com or IH Recruitment at physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for Fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
• Doctorate in Medicine
• • Eligible for Fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) • Doctorate in Medicine • Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery • Eligible for licensure with CPSBC • Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory.

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: FTE 0.95
On call requirements: 1:6

Compensation:

Kelowna General Hospital:

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), one of BC's leading healthcare centres, is one of two tertiary hospitals within Interior Health. We offer a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 84,000 emergency department visits a year.

Home to the Interior Heart & Surgical Centre (IHSC), KGH houses BC’s only cardiac critical care centre outside of Victoria and the Lower Mainland, as well as its principal surgical site. The IHSC features 12 specialized operating rooms designed for thoracic, urology, neurosurgery, vascular, plastic, obstetric/gynecologic, ear, nose, and throat, orthopedic, general, and trauma surgeries. Of these, two operating rooms are dedicated to cardiac surgery. Within the IHSC, KGH also has a modern maternity ward and an adjacent neonatal intensive care unit.

Our state-of-the-art Centennial Building boasts 360,000 square feet and includes an expanded emergency and ambulatory care department, new medical inpatient units, modern operating rooms, and a rooftop helipad. Additional facilities include a dedicated pediatric ward, as well as adolescent and adult psychiatry units. The Dr. Walter Anderson Building houses enhanced laboratory and clinical departments, supporting advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

KGH is also a teaching centre for the Southern Medical Program, affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC), and has an academic campus that serves as a satellite for the UBC Faculty of Medicine.