Cranbrook

Cranbrook, situated in the stunning Kootenay region of British Columbia, offers a lifestyle rich with cultural and outdoor adventures, backed by a strong sense of community. This unique place isn't merely a location but a setting where dreams flourish, and life brims with possibilities.

The landscape around Cranbrook is a playground for the active soul, with Wasa and Moyie Lakes for water enthusiasts and the St. Mary River providing a scenic route for canoeing, kayaking and fly fishing. The nearby mountains offer trails for hiking, biking, and rock climbing, while winter brings skiing and snowboarding adventures along the Powder Highway.

Cranbrook’s cultural life pulses with energy, from local art galleries and performances to unique brewpubs and cafés. The community is engaging, offering events and activities that welcome newcomers and integrate them into the local fabric.

Families benefit from Cranbrook’s reputable K-12 education system, including public and private schools. Newcomers find a warm welcome through various events and volunteer opportunities, with housing options ranging from affordable single-family homes to condos and townhouses, catering to diverse preferences.

Embrace a lifestyle where breathtaking scenery and plentiful activities integrate seamlessly with a warm, welcoming community. This singular blend makes Cranbrook an unparalleled place to call home.

Practice Details:

The Orthopaedic Department at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC is seeking a full-time orthopaedic surgeon to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to come live, work and play in the Kootenay Rockies! The five surgeons currently on staff provide general orthopaedics, hip/knee arthroplasty, upper extremity and sports surgery coverage. The team is specifically looking for candidates with an interest in general community orthopaedics.

Fellowship training in arthroplasty, trauma, and/or lower extremity/foot
and ankle is considered an asset but our priority is finding a good fit with our group.

Call is equally distributed and averages 1:5. Elective OR time averages one day per week. There is a hospital-based cast clinic with two certified cast technicians. Assigned cast clinic time is about one day a week. There may be capacity to share an office or you may set up your own office.

As part of the selection process, it is expected that shortlisted candidates will work as a locum for a determined period of time in order to allow the candidate to become familiar with the team, the work site, and the community before the final decision is made.

Successful candidates will possess or be eligible for FRCSC certification, or equivalent, in orthopaedics. Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

The position is fee-for-service and is eligible for rural retention and rural CME funding. Based on the location of the site, we are also eligible for the rural fee premium, which is currently 14%. The IHA recruitment bonus for this site is $20 000 with an additional relocation bonus of $9000 if relocating within province, $12,000 if out of province or $15,000 if out of country.

This is a welcoming community setting where the lifestyle opportunities are endless. Apply today!

Please send a letter of interest, contact information for three references and your curriculum vitae in PDF format to Taisa Dunn (physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca). The application is open until filled.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for Fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
• Surgical experience
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 1:5

Compensation:

East Kootenay Regional Hospital:

Join us at East Kootenay Regional Hospital, an 80-bed regional referral centre serving approximately 82,000 individuals in the beautiful East Kootenay region of BC.

Our 24/7 emergency and trauma services feature a 16-bed unit and a 6-bed ICU. Our high-acuity-response-team provides mobile critical care to stabilize and transfer rural patients.

The hospital includes a level 3 lab with new PCR and MALDI/TOF machines, plus new MRI, SPECT CT, and upcoming CT scanners in the radiology department. Construction is also underway for a new NICU, renovated ER triage, and oncology and renal departments.

With our dedicated team, you’ll find top-notch care across our comprehensive range of services: internal medicine, OB/GYN, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, pathology, psychiatry, pediatrics, anesthesia, radiology, urology, and family practice inpatient care.