Salmon Arm

Situated in a lush valley on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake, the city of Salmon Arm the economic hub of the Shuswap Lakes region. Panoramic lake views, rolling farm land and forested mountains attract visitors from around the world as does Salmon Arm’s wide variety of cultural, seasonal, and outdoor recreation opportunities. From hiking to boating, to the annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, there is no shortage of opportunities for building a healthy lifestyle in this family-friendly community. Salmon Arm's economy is a diverse mixture of forestry, agriculture, tourism and manufacturing. Come and experience outstanding wilderness scenery, countless recreational activities, and plentiful shops and boutiques; all enriched by a friendly, warm and welcoming community.

Practice Details:

Shuswap Lake General Hospital, located in Salmon Arm, BC, where you can be a big fish in a small pond!
SLGH is looking for a well-rounded physician with interest in rural emergency medicine to join our team. Whether you are looking to practice in the ED, in the community, or a combination of both, we will work with you to build your ideal practice.

Additional details:

• Flexible FTE options available
•Work in the Emergency Department, with potential to also practice Family Medicine in the community.
•Open to CCFP, CCFP-EM, and FRCP Emergency physicians
•Collegial team with supportive specialists in Internal Medicine, GP Anesthesia, GP obstetrics, General Surgery and Radiology
•Regular teaching opportunities if desired through UBC Medical School FP Residency Program
•Leadership development available through Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program
•Enjoy a vibrant, four-season lifestyle in a welcoming community



Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It’s better here! Email CV to PhysicianRecruitment@interiorhealth.ca

Qualifications:

• Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
• Emergency experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: 8 hours direct and up to 2 hours indirect time per shift.
On call requirements: none

Compensation:

Shuswap Lake General Hospital:

Shuswap Lake General Hospital (SLGH) is a 40-bed, Level 2 Community Hospital in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Health Service Area. Located in Salmon Arm, between Kamloops and Revelstoke, the hospital services the surrounding draw population of approximately 37,000 people. This hospital offers a 24-hour new Emergency Department with a registered nurse triage, laboratory and Radiology (X-ray), Surgical, Acute Care beds, Ambulatory and Outpatient Care, Obstetrical Care and Diagnostic/Paramedical Services. The on-site medical team includes local surgeons, internists, and radiologists. Additional features include two operating rooms, a modern computed tomography (CT), Echocardiography, Level 2 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with three beds, and has visiting clinics that include Orthopedics, Urology, Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics. Internists and Family Physicians hold University of British Columbia (UBC) clinical appointments hosting medical students, residents, and General Internal Medicine (GIM) Fellows.
In emergency situations this community and physicians are supported by the High Acuity Response Team (HART).