Kamloops

Set amid sandstone canyons, rolling grasslands, and magnificent evergreen woods, Kamloops is a flourishing city of 100,000 with an energetic character set against a stunning natural setting.

Known for our welcoming spirit, our city has earned its moniker as the Tournament Capital of Canada, offering big city amenities including excellent eateries, unique shops and exceptional recreation facilities. We take immense pride in our dynamic arts community, and annual events including the Kamloops Film Festival, Wildlights at the BC Wildlife Park, and Music in the Park.

With eight beautiful provincial parks and over 100 lakes nearby, our city offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping. With mountain, parkland and desert fairways dotting the landscape here, we’re fast becoming Canada’s premier golf destination. Come winter, Sun Peaks Resort transforms into a mecca for skiers and snowboarders, just a quick 45-minute drive out of the city.

With 300 sun-filled days and the warmest people you’ll ever meet, Kamloops is the perfect spot to set down roots and live life with passion.

Practice Details:

Practice Details
Join a busy, comprehensive vascular surgery practice alongside two current vascular surgeons as part of a three-surgeon regional service providing care to a catchment of approximately 500,000 people across British Columbia's Interior. As one of two Interior Health tertiary referral hospitals, RIH is a no refusal centre with an Emergency Department that receives over 250 major trauma and 72,000 visits per year. This position offers an exceptional mix of complex open and endovascular aortic surgery, including EVAR, TEVAR, open aortic surgery, dialysis access creation, pacemaker insertion, acute and chronic limb ischemia, and carotid revascularization, supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team and a strong regional referral network.

The vascular surgery service also operates and oversees a dedicated vascular ultrasound laboratory, making experience with vascular ultrasound interpretation essential; RPVI designation is highly recommended.

The practice is supported by newly renovated operating rooms in Royal Inland Hospital's new patient care tower, providing a modern surgical environment for both open and endovascular procedures.

Looking ahead, the program is entering an exciting new era with the planned installation of a state-of-the-art Philips Azurion hybrid operating room, with completion anticipated in early 2027, providing outstanding opportunities to further expand advanced endovascular and hybrid vascular procedures in a modern, purpose-built environment.

Join the current Vascular Surgeons in a varied practice that includes open and endovascular surgery, renal vascular access, and pacemaker implantation. Community referrals, emergency and in hospital consults, along with the Vascular Lab ensures a busy and broad-based practice. On call remuneration is Level I through the provincial MOCAP program. There are also teaching opportunities as RIH is a UBC site for Medical Students and Family Practice Residents.

Summary

Leadership development opportunities are available through Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program.

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

Qualifications:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License (Full)
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) with Vascular Surgery Residency or Fellowship Training Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is mandatory Vascular ultrasound interpretation with Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) is recommended but not required Thoracic/Abdominal Stent Training Pacemaker implantation Vascular access for renal patients

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Full-time/Part-Time
On call requirements: 1:3

Compensation:

Royal Inland Hospital:

Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), a 273-bed facility, serves as the primary referral centre for nearly 250,000 individuals within the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Health Service Area. As the region’s leading tertiary referral hospital and Level 1 Trauma Centre, RIH expertly manages over 250 major trauma cases and accommodates 72,000 Emergency Department visits each year.

The Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower, a $417-million expansion opened in the summer of 2022, has propelled RIH into a new healthcare era, featuring advanced mental health units and surgical services. In 2024, we completed our new post-anesthetic recovery room and pediatric unit, while revamping the emergency entrance – with the department's full completion on track for autumn 2026.Further ambitious growth includes a $359-million cancer centre, set to enrich our cancer care services by 2028.

Our exceptional teams dedicate themselves to delivering comprehensive care across a broad spectrum of services, including internal medicine, OB/GYN, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, pathology, psychiatry, pediatrics, anesthesia, radiology, urology, and family practice inpatient care. We leverage our expertise and innovative facilities to provide the highest standard of healthcare to our community.