Kimberley

Beautifully framed by the Rocky Mountains, Kimberley's tourism-based economy makes it a four-season destination resort community. Downtown Kimberley is best known for its Platzl, a gathering point for shopping, strolling and exploring lovely storefronts in a European village atmosphere. An endless number of summer festivals and an active artistic community create a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy a round of golf at one of Kimberly's numerous golf courses or exerpience the thrills of river rafting. Nearby, Kimberley Alpine Resort is a haven for boarders, skiers and snowshoers alike. Renowned for its excellent snow, the spring through fall months also offer exhilarating hiking and biking against a backdrop of spectacular mountain peeks. Kimberly's welcoming and down to earth community makes this amenity rich town the perfect place to call home.

Practice Details:

Exciting Opportunity in Award-Winning Kimberley!

Join our vibrant community in Kimberley, recently crowned as BC's Best Small Town in CBC's Search for BC's Best Small Town competition! Kimberley is renowned for its stunning scenery, abundant outdoor adventures, and the warmth of its community. Kimberley is the perfect setting to practice family medicine.

Our collegial 11-doctor clinic offers very flexible hours with no on-call requirements. We provide long term care and obstetrics is optional. Our longstanding clinic is located within the unique Kimberley Health Centre, providing excellent opportunities for shared care. We are proud of our team commitment and long history of training medical students and residents. Our clinic is renowned for its team-based approach to care, supported by fantastic staff and the reputedly best coffee room in BC!
We pride ourselves on providing excellent quality of care to our patients while ensuring we make time for other important things, mostly family and friends and enjoying the beautiful place in which we live.

Kimberley brings together folks from all walks of life – young families and energetic retirees, entrepreneurs and adventurers, artists and health care providers. All here because they’ve chosen to live in a place that offers simple living and an exceptional quality of life.

Kimberley offers a wealth of accessible amenities, attracting visitors from around the globe – the family-friendly Kimberley Alpine Resort and Nordic Club, state-of-the-art Aquatic Centre, a mind-boggling trail network, exceptional golf courses, vibrant arts scene and much more. Surrounding the town, the rivers and mountains of the Rockies and the Purcell wilderness beckon. As one of the sunniest communities in BC, the sun is almost always shining on us.

Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive family medicine care to patients of all ages
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care
• Desire to teach students and residents is an asset
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records using MedAccess EMR
• Participate in shared care initiatives and community health programs
• Foster a patient-centered approach while prioritizing work-life balance

Overhead: Available upon request (fixed and variable)

How to Apply: We welcome you to come for a locum to experience Kimberley firsthand.

Embrace the Kimberley lifestyle and make a difference in the lives of our community members. We look forward to hearing from you!

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

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Flexible
On call requirements: No

Compensation:

Kimberley HC Primary Health Care:

Community Health Centre offers a variety of services in one location. The types of services delivered depend on patient needs and on whether comparable services are available nearby. Centres that offer one type of specialized outpatient care procedure (such as eye surgery) are classified based on that service.