Fernie

Rooted in the rugged Rocky Mountains, Fernie’s panoramic mountain vistas provide the perfect place to explore. Fernie offers a unique opportunity to enjoy untouched natural beauty with year round adventures. From a world-class ski hill renowned for fluffy winter powder and summer bike trails, to rivers teaming with fish and white water perfect for rafting; outdoor recreation is a lifestyle. Fernie's tree-trimmed avenues, heritage buildings and flower lined patios, lend character and quaintness to the town, creating a storybook downtown core. Fernie’s picturesque scenery, unending avenues for adventure, and annual festivals are only enhanced by the community’s warm hospitality.

Practice Details:

Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie, BC

Permanent Family Physician with Obstetrical Surgical Skills (OSS)
Contact: Dr. Kimberley Allan and Dr. Adriana Mejia-French

Exciting Family Physician with Obstetrical Surgical skills position in Fernie, BC!

Fernie is a vibrant community in the southern Interior of BC that offers an adventure-filled lifestyle and strong community connections. On the traditional, ancestral lands of the Ktunaxa people and surrounded by mountain beauty, Fernie is the place for outdoor enthusiasts, offering world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. The town’s natural beauty also attracts artists and professionals who are passionate about mountain life. Fernie offers a balanced and active lifestyle right from your front door.


We invite a family physician trained in OSS to join our call group, the Fernie Medical Community and Elk Valley Hospital, a close-knit and multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient care. Our small team is built on collaboration, support, and a commitment to our community's health. We understand the importance of work-life balance and a flexible schedule.
We currently function surgically with one enhanced surgical-skilled physician, and one obstetrical surgical skills physician. We are seeking a third surgical call provider. Call volume is 1 in 3 however, we often assist each other on cases and strive to provide a supportive environment for our physicians.

Our low risk maternity group practice (6 physicians, 1 midwife) shares maternity call as well as prenatal and postnatal office care.

Skills required: CCFP with a certificate of added competency (CAC) in obstetrical surgical skills.
Additional opportunities include family medicine practice paid through the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model, and emergency shifts - compensated under the new Alternative Payments Subsidiary Agreement (APSA) contract.

Start Date: Immediate availability

We invite you to visit Fernie. Contact us to discuss locum opportunities and then become a valued part of our dedicated obstetrics healthcare team, make an impact on patient care, and experience the unique lifestyle Fernie has to offer.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
• Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
• Obstetric experience
• Surgical experience
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
• Certificate of added competency (CAC) in Obstetrical Surgical Skills

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 1:3

Compensation:

Elk Valley Hospital:

The Elk Valley Hospital is a busy and challenging 20-bed, rural hospital set in the picturesque Elk Valley. The Elk Valley Hospital serves as a hub for the South Country and for the Primary and Community Health Centre’s in the neighboring communities of Sparwood and Elkford, respectively. Elk Valley Hospital services approximately 18,000 people in Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford and the south country.